NOUN
dieSubvention/zʊpvɛnˈt͡si̯oːn/subsidy; grant; financial aid
Subvention is a German noun that means subsidy, grant, or financial aid. It is pronounced /zʊpvɛnˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Subventionen".
Definitions
1.financial support by the state or another institution to support businesses, sectors, or individuals(economics; public policy)
a.state grant to support a specific sector or activity
Die Landwirtschaft erhält jedes Jahr hohe Subventionen vom Staat.—Agriculture receives high subsidies from the state every year.
b.monetary aid to compensate disadvantages or promote investments
Viele erneuerbare Energien werden durch Subventionen gefördert.—Many renewable energies are supported through subsidies.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Subvention | die Subventionen |
| Genitive | der Subvention | der Subventionen |
| Dative | der Subvention | den Subventionen |
| Accusative | die Subvention | die Subventionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Subvention" mean in English?
- "Subvention" means subsidy, grant, or financial aid. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Subvention"?
- "Subvention" is pronounced /zʊpvɛnˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Subvention" der, die, or das?
- "Subvention" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Subvention"?
- The plural of "Subvention" is "Subventionen".
- What part of speech is "Subvention"?
- "Subvention" is a noun in German.
