die Zuwendungen
Translation
donations, grants
Examples
Die Organisation lebt von privaten Zuwendungen.
The organisation lives on private donations.
Die staatlichen Zuwendungen wurden gekürzt.
The state grants were cut.
Grammar Patterns
to receive donations ((from sb./sth.)) Zuwendungen ((von j-m/et3)) bekommen The museum receives donations from the public.
to award grants ((to sb./sth.)) Zuwendungen ((an j-n/et4)) vergeben The foundation awards grants to young artists.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Spenden (donations), die Zuschüsse (grants), die Förderungen (subsidies)
Etymology
This is the plural form of `die Zuwendung`.
Memory Tips
Remember the '-en' ending for the plural. Use this form when talking about multiple grants or donations from various sources.