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Dank or wegen - German lesson
Dank / Wegen
1. dank = thanks to
We use dank when the cause has a positive or favorable consequence.
dank = thanks to
Dank des schönen Wetters können wir einen Bootsausflug machen.
= Thanks to the nice weather, we can go on a boat trip.
Dank seiner Hilfe kann ich das Problem lösen.
= Thanks to his help, I can solve the problem.
Dank des Alarms konnte der Dieb nichts stehlen.
= Thanks to the alarm, the thief could not steal anything.
Tip: If you can translate it as "thanks to", you will generally use dank.
2. wegen = because of
We use wegen when the cause has a negative, inconvenient or problematic consequence.
wegen = because of
Wegen des Regens bleiben wir zu Hause.
= Because of the rain, we are staying at home.
Wegen der Dunkelheit braucht er eine Taschenlampe.
= Because of the darkness, he needs a flashlight.
Wegen der Wellen ist die Bootsfahrt nicht angenehm.
= Because of the waves, the boat trip is not pleasant.
Tip: If you can translate it as "because of", you will generally use wegen.
3. Compare
Consequence Preposition English
positive / favorable dank thanks to
negative / inconvenient wegen because of
Example:
Dank des Wetters können wir rausgehen.
→ The weather allows us to go outside. → dank
Wegen des Wetters müssen wir zu Hause bleiben.
→ The weather forces us to stay at home. → wegen
Remember
DANK = THANKS TO → positive consequence
WEGEN = BECAUSE OF → negative consequence

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