VERB
unterstützen/ˌʊntɐˈʃtʏt͡sn̩/to support; to assist; to back
unterstützen is a German verb that means to support, to assist, or to back. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈʃtʏt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "unterstützte" and the past participle is "unterstützt".
Definitions
1.to give help or assistance to someone or something(help, aid)
a.to aid or help a person or organization (often financially or emotionally)
Seine Eltern unterstützen ihn während des Studiums.—His parents support him during his studies.
b.to back or advocate for an idea, project or cause
Wir unterstützen das neue Umweltprojekt.—We support the new environmental project.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | unterstützen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | unterstütze |
| Present (du) | unterstützt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | unterstützt |
| Preterite (ich) | unterstützte |
| Participle II | unterstützt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | unterstützte |
| Imperative (singular) | unterstütze |
| Imperative (plural) | unterstützt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unterstützen" mean in English?
- "unterstützen" means to support, to assist, or to back. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "unterstützen"?
- "unterstützen" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈʃtʏt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "unterstützen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "unterstützen" is "unterstützt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "unterstützen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "unterstützen" becomes "unterstützte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "unterstützen"?
- "unterstützen" is a verb in German.
