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die Unterstützung
support
The act of helping; idealistic, moral, or practical help.
example
Ohne die Unterstützung meiner Familie hätte ich das nicht geschafft.
Without the support of my family, I would not have managed it.
die Unterstützung
support
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Usage tips
Word family
The word 'Unterstützung' (support) comes from the verb 'unterstützen' (to support). It contains the word 'Stütze' (support/prop), an object that holds something up. The idea of giving someone or something support appears in all meanings.
EXAMPLE
Danke für deine Unterstützung bei meinem Umzug.
Thanks for your support with my move.
Correct preposition
The prepositions 'bei' (with/during) and 'für' (for) are common. You receive support 'bei' an activity (dative) or 'für' a goal or person (accusative).
EXAMPLE
Ich brauche Unterstützung bei den Hausaufgaben.
I need support with the homework.
Typical adjectives
To describe the type of non-material help, 'Unterstützung' (support) is often combined with adjectives like 'moralisch' (moral), 'tatkräftig' (active/hands-on), 'emotional' (emotional), or 'politisch' (political).
EXAMPLE
Der Kandidat genießt breite politische Unterstützung in der Bevölkerung.
The candidate enjoys broad political support among the population.
Context: finances
When it is about money, typical combinations are 'finanzielle Unterstützung beantragen' (to apply for financial support), 'erhalten' (to receive), or 'gewähren' (to grant). The context is often governmental, social, or institutional.
EXAMPLE
Familien mit geringem Einkommen können finanzielle Unterstützung beantragen.
Families with low income can apply for financial support.
Compare with
Unterstützung vs Hilfe
help
'die Hilfe' and 'die Unterstützung' both mean that someone manages something more easily because someone or something helps. 'Hilfe' is very general and works well for direct, practical, or quick help. You can also shout 'Hilfe!' (Help!) when something is urgent. 'Unterstützung' often sounds a bit more planned or official, and it can also be moral or financial. Learners can easily confuse the words because they are often similar. As a simple guide: for a concrete action in everyday life, 'Hilfe' often fits; for longer-term assistance, money, or backing, 'Unterstützung' often fits.
Unterstützung
Für die Ausbildung bekommt Mehmet finanzielle Unterstützung von seinen Eltern.
Mehmet receives financial support from his parents for his training.
Hilfe
Ohne die Hilfe meiner Nachbarin hätte ich den schweren Schrank nicht tragen können.
Without my neighbor's help, I would not have been able to carry the heavy cabinet.
In real life
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