finanzieren
Translation
to finance, to fund
Examples
Die Bank finanziert unser Haus.
The bank is financing our house.
Wie finanzieren Sie Ihr Studium?
How do you finance your studies?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to finance sth. The bank is financing the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bezahlen (to pay), fördern (to support), sponsern (to sponsor)
Etymology
From French 'financer', related to German 'Finanz' (finance). The '-ieren' suffix is common for verbs of foreign origin.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'finance'. Just think 'to make something financial'.