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Förderung

English translation: promoting

02:02 Jan 6, 2019
German to English translations [PRO]
Environment & Ecology / Peat swamp & wetlands
German term or phrase: Förderung
Translating from German to English, in the context of environment, I frequently have to translate "Förderung" (noun) or "fördern" (verb). I'm not sure how this word is used...

Does it mean supporting financially? or endorsing a program or cause? or does it mean promoting something?

help!! please
Dennis Lischer
Indonesia
English translation:promoting
Explanation:
I thing promoting is the right term here, as in "promoting environmentally-friendly and economic modes of transport"
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Kartik Isaac
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2promoting
Kartik Isaac
4Funding
Wolfram Weinberg, PhD
4nurtur
Wolfram Weinberg, PhD
4putting resources into
Michael Martin, MA
4strengthening, reinforcing
Herbmione Granger
3support
Manuela Junghans
3fostering
Karolin Schmidt


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promoting


Explanation:
I thing promoting is the right term here, as in "promoting environmentally-friendly and economic modes of transport"

Kartik Isaac
Switzerland
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agree  Karolin Schmidt
7 hrs
agree  Gordon Matthews: "promoting" is usually a good translation, although "the promotion of" might be better depending on the context. The "promotion" very often takes the form of financial support, so "providing financial support for" is often a good alternative.
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support


Explanation:
or maybe: aid (or variations of either, depending how you phrase your sentence - supporting etc.)

Manuela Junghans
Germany
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Funding


Explanation:
im Kontext von Antrag zur finziellen Unterstützung

Example sentence(s):
  • Antrag of (financzielle) Förderung ->application for funding
Wolfram Weinberg, PhD
United States
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nurtur


Explanation:
im sinn von förderung einer entwicklung


    https://www.linguee.com/english-german/translation/nurture.html
Wolfram Weinberg, PhD
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putting resources into


Explanation:
I agree with Björn that 'Förderung' usually entails some form of financial backing but it may not be limited to that. In my opinion, this term is not as narrow as 'funding', covers more than 'promotion', and is less generic than 'support'.

"Putting resources into integrated land use planning for the Kayan Sembakung Delta will achieve better protection of peat ecosystems."

Michael Martin, MA
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strengthening, reinforcing


Explanation:
Makes sense in both of your sentences.






    https://www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/foerdern#b2-Bedeutung-1
    https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wissensmanagement
Herbmione Granger
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fostering


Explanation:
is just another opportunity. I have read and written many grant applications/project reports and came across various opportunities including fostering, promoting, strengthening, improving, furthering, facilitating, encouraging, ...

You can google "foster knowledge management" or "foster cooperation".

Often not only financial but also technical assistance is provided in international cooperation, so I would not limit it to financial support.

Karolin Schmidt
Germany
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