die Verstärkung
Translation
reinforcement, amplification, strengthening, support
Examples
Die Mannschaft braucht Verstärkung.
The team needs reinforcement.
Die Verstärkung der Brücke ist notwendig.
The reinforcement of the bridge is necessary.
Wir haben Verstärkung gerufen.
We have called for reinforcements.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.)) to call for (sth.) The police are calling for reinforcement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Stärkung (strengthening), die Unterstützung (support); Antonyms: die Schwächung (weakening)
Etymology
From the verb 'verstärken' (to strengthen). Composed of 'ver-' (prefix indicating change), 'stark' (strong), and '-ung' (suffix forming a noun). Literally 'the act of making strong'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'stark'. 'Verstärkung' makes something 'starker' (stronger), like reinforcing a wall or calling for backup troops.