German word

beisteuern

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɪ̯ˌʃtɔɪ̯ɐn/

Meaning

  • verbcontribute

Example

Er steuerte viel Wissen bei.

He contributed a great deal of knowledge.

Illustration for beisteuern (contribute)

More examples

Sie steuerte mit Ideen zum Erfolg des Teams bei.

She contributed ideas to the team's success.

Core concept

One contribution joins other contributions and helps complete a common project.

Common phrases

  • seinen Teil beisteuern

    contribute one's share

  • mit Ideen beisteuern

    contribute ideas

Similar words

beitragen: Help achieve a goal by providing effort, resources, or support.
einbringen: Offer ideas, opinions, or results for use in a group or discussion.
leisten: Provide practical service, assistance, or support.

Definition in German

Etwas durch eigenen Einsatz, etwa Geld, Wissen oder Zeit, zu einem gemeinsamen Ziel hinzufügen.

Word origin

The verb is formed from bei- and steuern; here bei- marks an addition, while the compound refers to supplying a share for a joint purpose.

Usage tips

  • Beisteuern normally takes a direct object, whereas beitragen commonly combines with zu, as in "zu einem Projekt beitragen."

Other meanings

  • donateverb
  • supplyverb

Opposites

  • vorenthaltenwithholdverb

Related words

  • Beisteuercontributionnoun

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