English–German

“boost” in German

German

AlsoSchub

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈankʊʁbl̩n/

Example

Die Regierung kurbelt die Wirtschaft an.

The government is boosting the economy.

Illustration for ankurbeln (boost)

How to say “boost” in German

“Boost” in German is ankurbeln.

A hand turns a crank, giving a sluggish machine or process enough motion to work faster.

Full entry for ankurbeln: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ankurbeln

Werbeaktionen sollen den Absatz ankurbeln.

Advertising campaigns are supposed to boost sales.

Tips for using ankurbeln

  • Ankurbeln is separable: Die Regierung kurbelt die Wirtschaft an, but um die Wirtschaft anzukurbeln.

Other German words for “boost”

2

Schub

masculine nounboost

Die neue Werbung gab dem Produkt einen Schub.

The new ad gave the product a boost.

“boost” in other languages