German word

beitragen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɪ̯tʁaːgən/

Meaning

  • verbcontribute

Example

Ich trage gern zum Projekt bei.

I'm happy to contribute to the project.

Illustration for beitragen (contribute)

More examples

Das Beispiel trägt zur Diskussion bei.

The example contributes to the discussion.

Core concept

A part carried into a larger undertaking helps make the whole succeed.

Common phrases

  • zur Diskussion beitragen

    contribute to the discussion

  • zum Gespräch beitragen

    contribute to the conversation

Similar words

unterstützen: Provide support that helps a person or plan move forward.
helfen: Give needed assistance to someone facing difficulty.
beisteuern: Supply money, information, or another resource to help achieve a result.
mitwirken: Work with others while fulfilling a role in a shared activity.

Definition in German

durch eigene Handlung, Idee oder Sache einen Anteil am Gelingen von etwas haben

Word origin

Beitragen combines the separable prefix bei, related to the idea of being near or alongside, with tragen, 'to carry'.

Usage tips

  • Beitragen normally takes zu with the dative, as in zum Erfolg beitragen or zu einem Projekt beitragen.

Other meanings

  • helpverb

Opposites

  • schadenharmverb

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