English–German

“reinforcement” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛɐ̯kʊŋ/

Example

Der Verein holt eine neue Verstärkung für die Abwehr.

The club is bringing in a new player to reinforce its defense.

Illustration for Verstärkung (reinforcement)

How to say “reinforcement” in German

“Reinforcement” in German is Verstärkung.

An existing force gains an added person, material, or effect, making the whole stronger.

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

Example sentences with Verstärkung

Die Firma investierte in die Verstärkung der Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.

The company invested in strengthening its security measures.

Tips for using Verstärkung

  • Verstärkung is feminine, so the forms are die Verstärkung and die Verstärkungen.

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