attention / grant
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attention / affection
The loving attention, care, and affection that one gives to a person or an animal.
Besonders kleine Kinder brauchen viel emotionale Zuwendung.
Small children in particular need a lot of emotional attention.
grant / donation
Financial or material support, often in the form of a donation or grant for a person or institution.
Das Museum erhält jährliche Zuwendungen von der Stadt.
The museum receives annual grants from the city.
'Zuwendung' (attention / grant) is derived from the verb 'sich jemandem zuwenden' (to turn one's attention to someone). This verb means to direct one's attention toward someone. The basic idea of 'turning toward someone or something' is present in both meanings of the noun.
Ein guter Arzt wendet sich seinen Patienten mit Geduld zu.
A good doctor turns to his patients with patience.
The meaning can easily be recognized from the context. If it is about feelings, relationships, children, or animals, emotional attention is meant. If it is about money, institutions, or formal support, a financial contribution is meant.
Die Katze genießt die Zuwendung ihrer Besitzerin.
The cat enjoys the attention of its owner.
For the emotional meaning, the verbs 'geben' (to give), 'bekommen' (to receive), and 'brauchen' (to need) are typical. It is often described more precisely with adjectives such as 'liebevoll' (loving), 'menschlich' (human), or 'emotional' (emotional).
Der Patient braucht nach der Operation viel Zuwendung von seiner Familie.
After the operation, the patient needs a lot of attention from his family.
In a financial context, 'Zuwendung' (grant / donation) is often used with verbs such as 'erhalten' (to receive), 'gewähren' (to grant), or 'beantragen' (to apply for). Frequent combinations also include 'finanzielle Zuwendung' (financial grant) or 'staatliche Zuwendung' (government grant).
Die Stiftung gewährt Forschern großzügige Zuwendungen für ihre Projekte.
The foundation grants researchers generous funding for their projects.
The financial meaning of 'Zuwendung' (grant / donation) is mainly used in formal, official, and administrative contexts. It is a typical word in bureaucratic and administrative language.
Der Antrag auf Zuwendungen muss bis zum Ende des Monats eingereicht werden.
The application for grants must be submitted by the end of the month.
support
Both words can refer to financial or material help for a person or institution. Unterstützung is the broader term, whereas Zuwendung places greater emphasis on a benefit that has been granted, such as a donation or grant. Unterstützung is suitable for general help; when an explicitly granted benefit is meant, Zuwendung is often more precise.
Das Projekt erhält eine finanzielle Zuwendung von einer Stiftung.
The project receives a financial grant from a foundation.
Das Projekt erhält finanzielle Unterstützung von mehreren Unternehmen.
The project receives financial support from several companies.
