VERB
sponsern/ˈʃpɔnzɐn/to sponsor; to fund
sponsern is a German verb that means to sponsor or to fund. It is pronounced /ˈʃpɔnzɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sponserte" and the past participle is "gesponsert".
Definitions
1.to provide financial or material support for an event, person, or organization, usually in exchange for advertising or publicity(economics, sports, media)
a.to sponsor as a company or individual
Die Firma sponsert das Musikfestival seit Jahren.—The company has been sponsoring the music festival for years.
b.to provide funds with an expectation of acknowledgment
Ein wohlhabender Unternehmer sponserte das Jugendprojekt.—A wealthy entrepreneur sponsored the youth project.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sponsern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sponsere |
| Present (du) | sponserst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sponsert |
| Preterite (ich) | sponserte |
| Participle II | gesponsert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sponserte |
| Imperative (singular) | sponsere |
| Imperative (plural) | sponsert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sponsern" mean in English?
- "sponsern" means to sponsor or to fund. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sponsern"?
- "sponsern" is pronounced /ˈʃpɔnzɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sponsern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sponsern" is "gesponsert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sponsern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sponsern" becomes "sponserte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sponsern"?
- "sponsern" is a verb in German.
