die Zuwendung
Translation
donation, grant, affection, attention
Examples
Die Stiftung erhielt eine großzügige Zuwendung.
The foundation received a generous donation.
Kinder brauchen viel Zuwendung von ihren Eltern.
Children need a lot of affection from their parents.
Grammar Patterns
to make a donation ((to sb./sth.)) eine Zuwendung ((an j-n/et4)) machen He made a donation to the charity.
affection ((from sb.)) Zuwendung ((von j-m)) The child seeks affection from his parents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Spende (donation), der Zuschuss (grant), die Zuneigung (affection); Antonyms: die Ablehnung (rejection), die Ignoranz (ignorance)
Etymology
Comes from `zu-` (towards) + `wenden` (to turn) + `-ung` (noun suffix). It literally means 'a turning towards' someone or something.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'turning' (`wenden`) your focus or funds 'to' (`zu`) a person or organization. This helps remember both the 'affection' and 'donation' meanings.