die Verstärkung
Translation
reinforcement, amplification, strengthening, backup
Examples
Die Mannschaft braucht Verstärkung.
The team needs reinforcement.
Die Verstärkung der Brücke ist notwendig.
The reinforcement of the bridge is necessary.
Wir haben Verstärkung gerufen.
We have called for reinforcements.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.)) to call for (sth.) The police are calling for reinforcement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Stärkung (strengthening), die Unterstützung (support); Antonyms: die Schwächung (weakening)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'verstärken' (to strengthen). It breaks down into 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating change), 'stark' (strong), and '-ung' (a suffix that creates a noun). It means 'the act of making strong'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the word 'stark' (strong). 'Verstärkung' is the process or result of making something stronger, like amplifying sound or sending in military reinforcements.