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beruhen

be based

verb be-ROO-en Less Common

Also means

rest on

Usage Note

beruhen is inseparable and almost always takes auf with the dative: Das beruht auf einem Irrtum ('that rests on a mistake'). The set phrase etwas auf sich beruhen lassen means 'to let a matter rest'.

Examples

"Der Film beruht auf einer wahren Geschichte."

Natural Translation

The film is based on a true story.

Literal Translation

The film rests on a true story.

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