finanzieren
Translation
to finance, to fund
Examples
Die Firma finanziert das neue Projekt.
The company is financing the new project.
Das Projekt wird durch Spenden finanziert.
The project is financed by donations.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to finance ((sth./sb.)) The bank is financing the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sponsern, fördern, bezahlen
Etymology
From the noun 'Finanz' (finance) with the common verb suffix '-ieren', often used for words of foreign origin.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'finance' and add the typical German verb ending '-ieren'. 'Finanziert' is the past participle, like 'financed'.