gefördert
supported
Supported through financial, non-material, or material means in order to make development or implementation possible.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Kulturprojekt wird von der Stadt gefördert.
This cultural project is supported by the city.
gefördert
supported / extracted
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Meanings
gefördert
supported
Specifically supported and encouraged in the development of abilities, talents, or knowledge.
EXAMPLE
Hochbegabte Schüler müssen individuell gefördert werden.
Highly gifted students must be supported individually.
gefördert
extracted
Refers to raw materials such as coal, oil, or ore that have been obtained or mined from the earth.
EXAMPLE
Das in dieser Region geförderte Erdöl ist von hoher Qualität.
The oil extracted in this region is of high quality.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Gefördert' (supported / extracted) is the past participle of the verb 'fördern' (to support; to extract). It is used like an adjective to describe a noun that has been supported, developed, or mined.
EXAMPLE
Die geförderte Künstlerin konnte ihre erste Ausstellung eröffnen.
The supported artist was able to open her first exhibition.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning of 'gefördert' (supported / extracted) from the context. If it is about money, projects, or institutions, financial support is meant. If it is about people and their talents, the development of abilities is meant. If it is about raw materials, it means 'abgebaut' (mined/extracted).
EXAMPLE
Das staatlich geförderte Theater hat ein neues Stück aufgeführt.
The state-supported theater performed a new play.
Typical collocations
In the context of financial support, 'gefördert' (supported) is often used with the preposition 'durch' (through/by) or 'von' (by) to name the funder. Common adverbs are 'staatlich' (state-funded), 'öffentlich' (publicly), or 'finanziell' (financially).
EXAMPLE
Das Projekt wird durch die Europäische Union gefördert.
The project is supported by the European Union.
Context: mining & industry
This meaning is limited to the context of mining and raw material extraction. When you read words like 'Kohle' (coal), 'Erdöl' (oil), 'Gas' (gas), 'Erz' (ore), or 'Rohstoffe' (raw materials), 'gefördert' (extracted) always means 'taken out of the earth.'
EXAMPLE
Die täglich geförderte Menge an Kohle ist beeindruckend.
The amount of coal extracted daily is impressive.
Compare with
gefördert vs getragen
solemn / supported / used
„Gefördert“ means that a project receives non-material, financial, or material support so that it can develop. „Getragen von“ instead highlights the group or idea as a lasting foundation or source of motivation. Concrete help supports a project; shared commitment sustains it.
gefördert
Das Kulturprojekt wird durch einen Zuschuss der Stadt gefördert.
The cultural project is supported by a grant from the city.
getragen
Das Kulturprojekt wird vom gemeinsamen Engagement der Anwohner getragen.
The cultural project is sustained by the residents’ shared commitment.
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