German Conversation · Level 84
57 words
German word
Subvention
Pronunciation
IPA/zʊpˌvɛnˈtsi̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nounsubsidy
Example
Die Subvention wurde vom Staat bewilligt.
The subsidy was approved by the government.
More examples
Viele Start-ups versuchen, Subventionen für Forschung und Entwicklung zu sichern.
Many start-ups are trying to secure subsidies for research and development.
Core concept
Public money flows into a company, sector, or project to shoulder selected costs and encourage development.
Common phrases
Subvention beantragen
apply for a subsidy
Subvention gewähren
grant a subsidy
ohne Subventionen auskommen
manage without subsidies
Similar words
Zuschuss: Money is provided to meet particular expenses without requiring repayment.
Förderung: A broad program provides money or services to support growth.
Beihilfe: Financial assistance is paid to address a specific circumstance or need.
Unterstützung: Resources such as funds or workers are provided to help an activity or person.
Definition in German
Subvention ist eine finanzielle Leistung von Bund, Ländern oder der EU, die einzelne Kosten übernimmt oder Investitionen fördert.
Word origin
The German noun derives from French Subvention and ultimately from Latin subventio, related to Latin subvenire, to help.
Usage tips
- Förderung is broader than Subvention and can include nonfinancial support, whereas Subvention specifically denotes financial assistance.
Other meanings
- grantnoun
Opposites
- Eigenfinanzierungself-financingnoun
Related words
- subventionierensubsidizeverb
- Subventionspolitiksubsidy policynoun