A2Vocabulary
Subvention
In German
Subvention
zʊpvɛnˈtsi̯oːn
🇬🇧 English
🇪🇸 Español
🇮🇹 Italiano
Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
subvention
In English means: "(archaic) a grant of money from a government or other authority"
✅ Actually means
Subvention
subsidy
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Memory Tip
While 'subvention' exists in English, 'subsidy' is the common term. Remember 'Subvention' is a current grant, not an archaic payment.
Example Sentences
1
Die Regierung gewährt Subventionen für erneuerbare Energien.
The government grants subsidies for renewable energies.
2
Ohne Subventionen wäre das Projekt nicht möglich.
Without subsidies, the project would not be possible.