NOUN
Subvention/zʊpvɛnˈt͡si̯oːn/subsidy; grant
Subvention is a German noun that means subsidy or grant. It is pronounced /zʊpvɛnˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Subventionen".
Definitions
1.financial assistance given by the state or a public body for a specific purpose(economics/government)
a.government financial aid to support certain sectors or activities
Bauern erhalten Subventionen, um ihre Betriebe aufrechtzuerhalten.—Farmers receive subsidies to keep their businesses running.
b.grant to reduce the cost of particular goods or services
Die Subvention von öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln macht das Bahnfahren günstiger.—The subsidy for public transport makes train travel cheaper.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Subvention | die Subventionen |
| Genitive | der Subvention | der Subventionen |
| Dative | der Subvention | den Subventionen |
| Accusative | die Subvention | die Subventionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Subvention" mean in English?
- "Subvention" means subsidy or grant. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Subvention"?
- "Subvention" is pronounced /zʊpvɛnˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Subvention" der, die, or das?
- "Subvention" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Subvention"?
- The plural of "Subvention" is "Subventionen".
- What part of speech is "Subvention"?
- "Subvention" is a noun in German.
