die Schirmherrschaft
Translation
patronage, auspices
Examples
Er übernahm die Schirmherrschaft für die Veranstaltung.
He assumed patronage for the event.
Das Festival steht unter ihrer Schirmherrschaft.
The festival is under her patronage.
Grammar Patterns
to assume the patronage ((for sth.)) He assumed the patronage for the concert.
to be under the patronage ((of sb.)) The exhibition is under the patronage of the mayor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Patronat (patronage), Förderung (sponsorship)
Etymology
From 'Schirmherr' (male patron) + '-schaft' (a suffix indicating a state or condition, like '-ship' in English). It signifies the state of being a patron.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ship' of patronage (-schaft), sailing under the protection of an umbrella (Schirm).