support
gb/səpˈɔɹt/ us/səpˈɔɹt/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 600
támogat, tart, alátámaszt, támogatás, támasz, támaszték, kiáll vmi mellett
KITENZI
A2
1
támogat
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to support [someone/something]
She always supports her coworkers when they are under pressure.
Mindig támogatja a kollégáit, amikor nagy nyomás alatt vannak.
We should support local businesses in our community.
Támogatnunk kell a helyi vállalkozásokat a közösségünkben.
He supported his sister through her illness.
The charity supports children in need across the country.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I support my friend when she is sad.
Támogatom a barátnőmet, amikor szomorú.
They support the team at every game.
Minden meccsen támogatják a csapatot.
We support our teacher by listening.
He supports his brother with homework.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'support' with 'sponsor'; 'sponsor' often means providing money for an event or person, while 'support' can mean emotional, practical, or material help.
Maana
give help or assistance
Miunganiko ya maneno
support a friend
|support a cause
|support the team
|support each other
Visawe
assist (Slightly more formal; often used for practical or technical help.)
|
help (More general and common; can be used in more casual contexts.)
Vinyume
oppose (Means to act against someone or something instead of helping them.)
Mada
daily life
|relationships
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To help someone or something succeed or be strong.
To give help, encouragement, or resources to a person, group, cause, or activity.
KITENZI
B1
2
tart
A2
alátámaszt
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to support [something]
The pillars support the roof of the building.
Az oszlopok tartják az épület tetejét.
This beam supports the weight of the floor above.
Ez a gerenda tartja a felette lévő padló súlyát.
Strong cables support the suspension bridge.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The table legs support the top.
Az asztal lábai tartják a lapot.
The wall supports the shelf.
A fal tartja a polcot.
The pole supports the tent.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with emotional or moral support; here it refers to physical holding up.
Maana
hold up weight
Miunganiko ya maneno
support the roof
|support the structure
|support the bridge
Visawe
hold up (Informal; more physical and less formal than 'support'.)
|
sustain (More formal; often used in technical contexts.)
Vinyume
collapse (Describes what happens when something is not supported and falls down.)
Mada
construction
|objects
|housing
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To carry or hold something so it does not fall.
To bear the weight of something so that it stays in position and does not fall.
NOMINO
A2
3
támogatás
B1
Her family gave her a lot of support during her studies.
A családja sok támogatást adott neki a tanulmányai alatt.
We rely on community support to run the program.
A program működtetéséhez a közösség támogatására támaszkodunk.
The proposal has widespread public support.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I get support from my friends.
A barátaimtól kapok támogatást.
We need more support for this idea.
Több támogatásra van szükségünk ehhez az ötlethez.
He gave me support when I was sick.
Maana
help given
Miunganiko ya maneno
offer support
|emotional support
|financial support
Visawe
assistance (More formal; often used in service or professional contexts.)
|
aid (Often used in humanitarian or emergency contexts.)
Vinyume
opposition (Actively working against instead of helping.)
Mada
daily life
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Help or encouragement given to a person, group, or idea.
The action or provision of help, encouragement, or resources to someone or something.
NOMINO
B1
4
The scaffolding provides support for the workers.
Az állványzat támaszt nyújt a munkásoknak.
This beam acts as a support for the ceiling.
Ez a gerenda a mennyezet támaszaként szolgál.
The shelf needs an extra support in the middle.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The stick is a support for the plant.
A pálca támasz a növénynek.
The chair leg is a support for the seat.
A székláb az ülőlap támasza.
The wall is a support for the roof.
Maana
object that holds weight
Miunganiko ya maneno
metal support
|wooden support
|structural support
Visawe
brace (Often used for a supporting device in construction or engineering.)
|
prop (Usually temporary support to hold something up.)
Vinyume
weakness (A lack of strength or structure to hold something up.)
Mada
construction
|objects
|housing
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Something that holds another thing so it does not fall.
A structure or object that keeps something in position by holding its weight.
KITENZI
B1
5
támogat
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to support [an idea/cause/person]
Many voters support the new environmental policy.
Sok választó támogatja az új környezetvédelmi politikát.
She supports equal rights for all citizens.
Támogatja az egyenlő jogokat minden állampolgár számára.
The senator supports the education reform bill.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I support free education.
Támogatom az ingyenes oktatást.
They support new laws for clean air.
Támogatják az új törvényeket a tiszta levegő érdekében.
We support our leader's plan.
Maana
agree with and promote cause
Miunganiko ya maneno
support a policy
|support a candidate
|support reform
Visawe
endorse (More formal; often used in political or commercial contexts.)
|
back (Informal; suggests active promotion.)
Vinyume
oppose (To be against an idea or cause.)
Mada
politics
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To say yes to an idea and try to make it happen.
To approve of and actively encourage an idea, cause, person, or policy.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
support
IPA
GB/səpˈɔɹt/
US/səpˈɔɹt/
Silabi na mkazo
sup - port (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (port)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: support
- Plural: support, supports
Verb
- Base: support
- 3rd Person Singular: supports
- Present Participle: supporting
- Past: supported
Familia ya neno
Forms
supports
noun
supporting
verb
supported
verb
Core family
supporter
noun A2
supportive
adjective B1
Related words
supportable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unsupportive
adjective
unsupported
adjective
Advanced or less common
supportively
adverb
supportiveness
noun
Semi
financial support
1/fɪnˈænʃəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
money given to help continue operating
Money given to help a person, group, or activity continue.
Mifano
- The project depends on financial support from donors.
- She received financial support from her parents while studying.
in support of
1/ˈɪn səpˈɔɹt əv/
fixed phrase
showing agreement/help for something
To show that you agree with or want to help someone or something.
Mifano
- They marched in support of climate action.
- He spoke in support of the new proposal.
lend support to
1/lˈɛnd səpˈɔɹt tə/
fixed phrase
give help or approval to something/someone
To give help or agree with someone or something.
Mifano
- Several experts lent their support to the project.
- She lent her support to the charity campaign.
moral support
1/mˈɔɹəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
emotional encouragement only
Kind words or presence that make someone feel better, without doing physical work.
Mifano
- I didn't help move the boxes, but I was there for moral support.
- She came along for moral support during his speech.
technical support
1/tˈɛknɪkəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
Help with technology problems
Help people get when they have problems with computers, phones, or other equipment.
Mifano
- Call technical support if your computer stops working.
- The company offers 24/7 technical support for its customers.
technical support
2/tˈɛknɪkəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
help with technology products/services
Help from experts when you have problems with technology like computers or phones.
Mifano
- Call technical support if your computer isn't working.
- The company offers 24/7 technical support for customers.