Nomen

die Subvention

subsidy, grant

Die Firma erhielt eine hohe Subvention vom Staat.

The company received a large subsidy from the state.

Subventionen sollen die Landwirtschaft unterstützen.

Subsidies are intended to support agriculture.

((a subsidy)) ((for sth.)) a subsidy for something Subventionen sollen die Landwirtschaft unterstützen.

Synonyms: Zuschuss, Beihilfe, Förderung

From Latin 'subventio' meaning 'assistance', derived from 'subvenire' which means 'to come to help'.

It's very similar to the English 'subvention' and 'subsidy'. It's an international word used in finance and politics.

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