German Conversation · Level 45
73 words
German word
Zuspruch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsuːʃprʊx/
Meaning
- masculine nounencouragement
Example
Sein Zuspruch hat mir in schweren Zeiten geholfen.
His encouragement helped me through difficult times.
More examples
Die Initiative erhielt großen Zuspruch aus der Bevölkerung.
The initiative received great support from the population.
Core concept
Words, applause, or another positive response can lift someone and help them continue.
Common phrases
Zuspruch erfahren
receive encouragement
großer Zuspruch
great support
öffentlicher Zuspruch
public support
Similar words
Ermutigung: Supportive words or actions that build someone's courage.
Unterstützung: Practical, personal, or material help with a problem.
Zustimmung: Acceptance of an opinion, proposal, or decision.
Lob: Positive approval expressed for an achievement or action.
Definition in German
Zuspruch bezeichnet ermutigende Worte oder Gesten, die eine Person in schwierigen Situationen unterstützen.
Word origin
The noun Zuspruch comes from zusprechen, whose elements mean speaking toward someone; this developed into the modern sense of supportive or encouraging words.
Usage tips
- Unlike Zustimmung, which means agreement with an opinion or decision, Zuspruch commonly supports a person in a difficult situation.
Other meanings
- supportnoun
- approvalnoun
Opposites
- Missbilligungdisapprovalnoun
- Ablehnungrejectionnoun
Related words
- zusprechenencourageverb
- zusprechendencouragingadjective