bei|tragen
Translation
contributed
Examples
Er hat viel zum Erfolg beigetragen.
He contributed a lot to the success.
Jeder hat etwas zum Buffet beigetragen.
Everyone contributed something to the buffet.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to contribute sth. to sth. He contributed his ideas to the project.
((to sth.)) to contribute to sth. The weather contributed to the success of the party.
Similar Words
mitwirken (to cooperate), helfen (to help)
Etymology
From 'bei-' (to, at) and 'tragen' (to carry). Literally 'to carry to'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'carrying' (tragen) your part 'to' (bei) a common goal or project.