finanzieren
Translation
to finance, to fund
Examples
Die Firma finanziert das neue Projekt.
The company is financing the new project.
Das Projekt wird durch Spenden finanziert.
The project is financed by donations.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to finance ((sth./sb.)) The bank is financing the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sponsern, fördern, bezahlen
Etymology
Formed from the noun 'Finanz' (finance) plus the verb suffix '-ieren', which is common for verbs borrowed into German.
Memory Tips
Just like the English 'finance', but with the German verb suffix '-ieren' attached. 'Finanziert' is the past participle, similar to 'financed'.