This is the 1085th most frequent Dutch word.
financieren
To provide funding for something.
Here, 'financieren' means 'to fund or provide financial support to'; the government takes responsibility for the project's costs.
De overheid heeft besloten om het project zelf te financieren.
The government decided to finance the project itself.
In this sentence, 'financieren' involves finding resources or methods to financially support an idea or initiative.
Kun je mij uitleggen hoe we dit idee kunnen financieren?
Can you explain to me how we can finance this idea?
The use of 'financieren' in this context indicates seeking additional or continual financial resources to sustain or grow a business.