das Zutun
Translation
assistance, help, contribution, cooperation
Examples
Ohne sein Zutun wäre das nicht möglich.
Without his help, that would not be possible.
Das geschah durch ihr eigenes Zutun.
That happened through her own doing.
Grammar Patterns
ohne ((sb.'s)) Zutun without (sb.'s) help/assistance Without his assistance, it won't work.
durch ((sb.'s)) Zutun through (sb.'s) contribution The project succeeded through her contribution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hilfe, Mitwirkung, Beitrag, Unterstützung
Etymology
A noun formed from the verb 'zutun' (to add, to contribute), from 'zu' (to) + 'tun' (to do).
Memory Tips
Think of it as what you 'do to' (zu-tun) a project to help it succeed. It's your contribution or assistance.