German word

finanzieren

Pronunciation

IPA/finanˈt͡siːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbfund

Example

Die Firma finanziert die Forschung.

The company funds the research.

Illustration for finanzieren (fund)

More examples

Kannst du mein Studium finanzieren?

Can you fund my studies?

Core concept

Money is made available so a project, person, or service can go ahead.

Common phrases

  • das Studium finanzieren

    fund one's studies

  • ein Auto finanzieren

    finance a car

  • eine Reise finanzieren

    fund a trip

Similar words

bezahlen: Paying the required amount for a bill or purchase.
unterstützen: Giving a person or activity help through words, money, or practical aid.

Definition in German

für ein Projekt, eine Person oder eine Leistung die erforderlichen Geldmittel bereitstellen, sei es durch Zahlung, Kredit oder Investition

Word origin

German finanzieren is a borrowing from French financer, formed from finance with the German verb ending -ieren.

Usage tips

  • Finanzieren takes a direct object, as in Die Firma finanziert die Forschung, while bezahlen usually refers to paying a particular bill or purchase.

Other meanings

  • financeverb

Related words

  • die Finanzierungfinancingnoun
  • finanziellfinancialadjective

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