beisteuern
contribute
Einen Teil zu etwas geben oder dazu beitragen, zum Beispiel Geld, Hilfe oder Ideen.
The German word "beisteuern" is a verb composed of "bei" (by/at) and "steuern" (to steer/control). It means "to contribute" or "to add (something)", typically referring to contributing ideas, money, or effort to a collective cause or project.
Words with similar meanings:
- beitragen (to contribute)
- mitwirken (to participate)
- leisten (to provide/performance of a service)
Differences:
- beisteuern often emphasizes actively adding something specific to a larger whole.
- beitragen is a broader term for contributing, including abstract contributions like influence or effort.
- mitwirken focuses more on participation or collaboration.
- leisten usually refers to fulfilling a task or providing a service, not just adding an element.
In short, beisteuern highlights the act of supplying or adding a concrete part to something.
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Examples
Er kann nichts zur Diskussion beisteuern.verb
He cannot contribute anything to the discussion.
Jeder möchte etwas zur Party beisteuern.verb
Everyone wants to contribute something to the party.
Gestern steuerte er wichtige Informationen zum Projekt bei.verb
Yesterday he contributed important information to the project.
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