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 help or provide assistance to someone or something(general)
a.to give practical or moral help
Sie unterstützte ihren Freund während der schwierigen Zeit.—She supported her friend during the difficult time.
2.to provide funding or resources(financial/organizational)
a.to financially support an institution or project
Die Firma unterstützt das lokale Theater finanziell.—The company supports the local theater financially.
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.
