Unterstützen
Example: Wir müssen uns gegenseitig unterstützen, um erfolgreich zu sein.
Definition
"Unterstützen" means to provide help or assistance to someone or something in order to strengthen, promote, or maintain their success or well-being. For example, in the phrase 'Wir müssen uns gegenseitig unterstützen, um erfolgreich zu sein,' it refers to mutual support to achieve success.
Etymology
The German word "unterstützen" is derived from the prefix 'unter-' meaning 'under' and the verb 'stützen,' which means 'to prop' or 'to support.' Together, it literally means 'to prop from underneath,' reflecting the idea of providing foundational support. Did you know that this image of lifting or propping up has influenced many related words in German?
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"Unterstützen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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