German word

Schirmherrschaft

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃɪɐ̯mˌhɛɐ̯ʃaft/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpatronage

Example

Das Festival steht seit Jahren unter der Schirmherrschaft der Stadt.

The festival has been under the city's patronage for years.

Illustration for Schirmherrschaft (patronage)

More examples

Nach Kritik entzog die Organisation dem Wettbewerb die Schirmherrschaft.

After criticism, the organization withdrew its patronage from the competition.

Core concept

An official protector stands above a civic project, with an umbrella marking public backing rather than daily management.

Common phrases

  • unter der persönlichen Schirmherrschaft des Bürgermeisters

    under the personal patronage of the mayor

  • unter der Schirmherrschaft stehen

    be under the patronage

  • die Schirmherrschaft ausüben

    exercise patronage

Similar words

Unterstützung: Everyday assistance that helps an activity continue or function effectively.
Förderung: Support through funding or institutional measures that enables progress or implementation.
Sponsoring: Promotional support in which a company provides funds or goods to an activity.
Patenschaft: Long-term care, advice, and support for a particular activity or project.

Definition in German

Formelle Unterstützung oder Schutz durch eine prominente Person oder Institution für eine Veranstaltung, Organisation oder Initiative.

Word origin

The compound Schirmherrschaft joins Schirm with Herr and the abstract-noun ending -schaft, linking protection and authority to the role of a patron.

Usage tips

  • Schirmherrschaft is a feminine noun, so the basic form is die Schirmherrschaft and the phrase uses unter der Schirmherrschaft.

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