Beitragen
Example: Jeder kann zum Umweltschutz beitragen.
Definition
"Beitragen" is a verb meaning to give or add something in order to help achieve a common goal or result. For example, in the phrase "Jeder kann zum Umweltschutz beitragen," it means everyone can contribute to environmental protection.
Etymology
The German word "beitragen" comes from the prefix "bei-" meaning 'with' or 'by,' and "tragen," which means 'to carry' or 'to bear.' Together, it literally means 'to carry along with' or 'to contribute.' It's like carrying your share to a common cause.
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"Beitragen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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