die Stütze
Translation
support, prop, brace, pillar
Examples
Die Decke braucht eine Stütze.
The ceiling needs a support.
Er war mir eine große Stütze.
He was a great support to me.
Sie erhält eine finanzielle Stütze.
She receives financial support.
Grammar Patterns
to be a support for sb./sth. He is a great support for his family.
to use sth. as a support He used a stick as a support.
Similar Words
Synonyms: support, pillar, prop; Antonyms: load, burden
Etymology
From Old High German 'stuzza', related to the verb 'stützen' (to support).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'sturdy' pillar that 'supports' something heavy. The sound 'Stütz-' is a bit like 'sturdy'.