in Anbetracht

German

Etymology

Literally, “in view (of)”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɪn ˈanbəˌtʁaxt/
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Preposition

in Anbetracht (+ genitive)

  1. considering, taking into account, with X in mind, in light of
    in Anbetracht der Tatsache, dass … ― in light of the fact that …
    • 1924, Thomas Mann, Der Zauberberg [The Magic Mountain], volume 1, Berlin: S. Fischer:
      […] Aber im ganzen muß ich sagen, ich finde es eher billig als teuer, in Anbetracht dessen, was geboten wird.“
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