verb
to promote, to support, to fund
B1
Means “to promote,” “to support,” or “to fund.” Transitive verb often taking a direct object (e.g., jemanden/etwas fördern). Regular weak verb: perfekt gefördert, uses auxiliary haben. Not separable, not reflexive. No stem changes. Also common in passive constructions (gefördert werden) for funded or supported actions.
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Die Stiftung förderte junge Künstler.
The foundation supported young artists.
Unsere Firma fördert Weiterbildung für Mitarbeiter.
Our company promotes further training for employees.
Die Stiftung fördert junge Künstler.
The foundation supports young artists.
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Picture someone pushing a plant up (promoting its growth) to remember 'fördern' = to support/promote.
Sounds like 'for-dern' — think 'for' + 'earn' to remember supporting or promoting.