wegen

A2

because of

English meaning
because of
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wegen in a sentence

Wegen seiner Arbeit kann er leider nicht kommen.

Because of his work, he unfortunately cannot come.

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What does wegen mean in English?

wegen means "because of". For example: "Wegen seiner Arbeit kann er leider nicht kommen." — "Because of his work, he unfortunately cannot come."

What level is wegen in German?

wegen is a A2 word — a2 — elementary. It belongs to the linking words & connectors vocabulary.

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