VERB
fördern/ˈfœʁdɐn/to promote; to foster; to support
fördern is a German verb that means to promote, to foster, or to support. It is pronounced /ˈfœʁdɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "förderte" and the past participle is "gefördert".
Definitions
1.to support the development or advancement of something or someone(general use)
a.to encourage growth, progress, or education
Die Lehrerin fördert ihre Schüler individuell.—The teacher supports her students individually.
b.to give financial or material support
Die Regierung fördert erneuerbare Energien.—The government promotes renewable energies.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fördern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fördere |
| Present (du) | förderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fördert |
| Preterite (ich) | förderte |
| Participle II | gefördert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | förderte |
| Imperative (singular) | fördere |
| Imperative (plural) | fördert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fördern" mean in English?
- "fördern" means to promote, to foster, or to support. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fördern"?
- "fördern" is pronounced /ˈfœʁdɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fördern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fördern" is "gefördert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fördern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fördern" becomes "förderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fördern"?
- "fördern" is a verb in German.
