German Conversation · Level 30
89 words
German word
fördern
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfœʁdɐn/
Meaning
- verbpromote
Example
Diese Maßnahmen fördern die Gesundheit.
These measures promote health.
More examples
Ein kurzes Spiel fördert die Zusammenarbeit im Kurs.
A short game promotes collaboration in the course.
Core concept
Resources and practical measures create favorable conditions that help health, skills, ideas, or success advance.
Common phrases
fördern die Zusammenarbeit
promote collaboration
fördern die Kommunikation
promote communication
Similar words
unterstützen: Practical, material, or personal support that helps someone continue an activity.
helfen: Direct assistance that helps resolve an immediate problem or difficulty.
verbessern: A change that makes a condition, quality, or result better and more desirable.
Definition in German
Durch Hilfe, finanzielle Mittel oder Maßnahmen das Wachstum, die Entwicklung oder den Erfolg von etwas unterstützen und voranbringen.
Word origin
The verb developed from the Germanic word family of vorder, 'front' or 'forward', with the sense changing from bringing forward to supporting progress.
Usage tips
- Fördern often describes organized or financial support, whereas unterstützen is broader and can also mean simply helping with a task.