Die Subvention
Example: Die Regierung gibt Subventionen für neue Forschungsprojekte.
Definition
"Die Subvention" refers to financial support or aid provided by the government or another authority to encourage or assist specific activities, such as new research projects. It helps reduce costs and promote development in targeted sectors.
Etymology
The word "die Subvention" comes from the Latin 'subventio,' meaning 'a coming to help.' It entered German through French 'subvention,' reflecting the idea of financial assistance or support. Did you know? The concept originally related to military aid before expanding to economic support.
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"Die Subvention" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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