reason

ˈriːzn̩
Translation Definition Conjugation
NEW

Translation of reason into German,

Related topics:

Noun

1.

motivation

cause or motive for an action
  • The reason for his absence was a family emergency.Der Grund für seine Abwesenheit war ein Notfall in der Familie.
2.

rationality

the ability to think and make judgments
  • Reason separates humans from other animals.Vernunft unterscheidet Menschen von anderen Tieren.
3.

logic basis

grounds for a belief or action
  • There is no reason to doubt her honesty.Es gibt keinen Grund, an ihrer Ehrlichkeit zu zweifeln.
4.

explanation cause

justification for something existing or happening
  • He had a good reason for his decision.Er hatte einen guten Grund für seine Entscheidung.

Verb

1.

logic

intr.
persuade someone using logical arguments
intr.
  • He reasoned her into accepting the offer.Er überredete sie, das Angebot anzunehmen.
2.

solve

tr.
find a solution by logical process
tr.
  • They reasoned out the problem together.Sie dachten das Problem gemeinsam durch.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with reason: examples in English and translations in German

sich etwas erschließen
durch logisches Nachdenken herausfinden
She tried to reason out the solution to the puzzle.
mit jemandem reden
jemanden zu überzeugen versuchen
I tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen.
im Rahmen des Vernünftigen
We can make changes to the plan, within reason.
jenseits aller Vernunft
übermäßig
She was generous beyond reason with her time and money.
aus berechtigtem Grund
zu Recht
He left early, and for good reason.
Anlass
Grund mehr
The rain is all the more reason to stay inside.

Synonyms and analogies of reason in English

Examples of reason in a sentence

  • The reason behind their success is hard work.
  • Reason guides our decision-making process.
  • Without reason, chaos would prevail.
  • The reason for the delay was unclear.
  • She gave a valid reason for her absence.
  • She couldn't find a reason to stay.

Translations of "reason" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derGrundnm.

She'll take the real reason for their divorce to her grave.

Den wahren Grund für ihre Scheidung wird sie mit ins Grab nehmen.

dieVernunftnf.

In times of war, hostility often drowns out voices of reason.

In Kriegszeiten übertönt die Aggression oft die Stimmen der Vernunft.

derHauptgrundnm.

Philandering became the main reason for their messy divorce and endless arguments.

Das Fremdgehen wurde zum Hauptgrund für ihre chaotische Scheidung und endlose Streitereien.

derAnlassnm.

We had a blether in the park, just quatschen without any particular reason.

Wir haben im Park gesessen und ohne besonderen Anlass einfach ein bisschen gequatscht.

dieUrsachenf.

Methinks, mistress, you should have little reason for that.

Mich dünkt, Madam, sie könnten dazu nicht viel Ursache haben.

Verb
begründenv.

You will have an opportunity to detail your reason for this report.

Sie erhalten die Möglichkeit, Ihre Meldung detailliert zu begründen.

vernünftigv.

I stopped arguing; you can't reason with a knuckle dragger like him.

Ich habe aufgehört zu diskutieren; mit so einem Neandertaler redet man nicht vernünftig.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

reason: Examples and translations in context

The underlying reason for the conflict was a dispute over land ownership.

Der eigentliche Grund für den Konflikt war ein Streit um Landbesitz.

The complaining neighbor always finds a reason to be upset.

Der nörgelnde Nachbar findet immer einen Grund, sich aufzuregen.

Teachers often cite learning outcomes as a reason for educational changes.

Lehrer führen oft Lernergebnisse als Grund für Veränderungen im Bildungswesen an.

Everyone avoided the hostile who frequently criticized others without reason.

Jeder vermied den Feindseligen, der häufig ohne Grund andere kritisierte.

Her attitude seemed to muddy our friendship without any clear reason.

Ihre Einstellung schien unsere Freundschaft ohne erkennbaren Grund zu belasten.

Many people draw comfort from believing everything happens for a reason.

Viele Menschen finden Trost in dem Glauben, dass alles einen Grund hat.

Upon my life, I would never betray your trust for any reason.

Ich schwöre, ich würde dein Vertrauen aus keinem Grund jemals verraten.

He was frustrated because the app continued to beep without reason.

Er war frustriert, weil die App ohne Grund weiter piepte.

See also:

for this reasonfor some reason
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “r”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "reason"?
  • Find accurate translations for "reason" in German

    Explore various translations of "reason" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "reason" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "reason" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "reason" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "reason" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "reason" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store