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subventionieren

to subsidise

verb zoop-ven-tsyoh-NEE-ren Rare
People & Society Money

Origin: from Latin subventio

Usage Note

subventionieren means to provide financial support through state subsidies. Der Staat subventioniert die Solarenergie (the state subsidises solar energy). The past participle subventioniert (subsidised) is also common as an adjective in political and economic debates.

Examples

"Die Bundesregierung subventioniert den Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien mit Milliarden."

Natural Translation

The federal government subsidises the expansion of renewable energies with billions.

Literal Translation

The federal-government subsidises the expansion of renewable energies with billions.

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