The provision or procurement of funds for a specific purpose, for example for a project, a purchase, or a business.
example
Die Finanzierung des neuen Krankenhauses ist durch Kredite und Spenden gesichert.
The financing of the new hospital is secured through loans and donations.
Usage tips
Word structure
The noun 'die Finanzierung' (financing) is derived from the verb 'finanzieren' (to finance). The ending '-ung' turns many verbs into feminine nouns that describe the process or result of the action.
EXAMPLE
Die Finanzierung des Projekts war ein langer Prozess.
The financing of the project was a long process.
Sentence structure
To indicate the purpose of the financing, German uses the preposition 'für' with the accusative or the genitive. Both are very common.
EXAMPLE
Wir benötigen eine Finanzierung für unser neues Haus.
We need financing for our new house.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Finanzierung' (financing) are 'eine Finanzierung sichern' (to secure financing), 'eine Finanzierung beantragen' (to apply for financing), or 'eine Finanzierung auf die Beine stellen' (to put financing together).
EXAMPLE
Es war schwierig, die Finanzierung für das Start-up zu sichern.
It was difficult to secure financing for the start-up.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Finanzierung vs Förderung
support / extraction
'die Förderung' and 'die Finanzierung' can both have to do with money for a project or a person. 'die Finanzierung' mainly means that money is provided or obtained. 'die Förderung' is broader: it supports development or success, often through money, but sometimes also through advice, programs, or special help. Learners may confuse the words because Förderung is often financial. If only the question of money is meant, 'Finanzierung' is more precise. If the focus is on support and development, 'Förderung' is more natural.
Finanzierung
Für die Finanzierung des neuen Fahrrads spart Tom jeden Monat etwas Geld.
Tom saves some money every month to finance the new bicycle.
Förderung
Die Förderung hilft kleinen Vereinen, neue Angebote für Kinder zu starten.
The funding helps small clubs start new programs for children.