befördern
Translation
to transport, to carry, to convey, to promote
Examples
Der LKW befördert die Waren.
The truck transports the goods.
Sie wurde zur Managerin befördert.
She was promoted to manager.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to transport sth./sb. The bus transports the passengers.
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to promote sb. to sth. She was promoted to department head.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transportieren (to transport), ernennen (to appoint); Antonyms: degradieren (to demote)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' and 'fördern' (to further, to promote). It literally means to cause something to move forward.
Memory Tips
Think of 'fördern' as moving something forward. You can move goods forward (transport) or a person's career forward (promote).