No. 5,210 in German
auftrieb
"Auftrieb" means "uplift" or "buoyancy" in English, referring to an upward force or emotional encouragement.
In a sentence
Der Unfallbericht gab dem Thema Sicherheit neuen Auftrieb.
The accident report gave the topic of safety new momentum.
Here, 'Auftrieb' is used metaphorically to mean rejuvenation or impetus for a topic or idea.
Die Luftströmungen erzeugen Auftrieb für den Vogel.
The air currents generate lift for the bird.
In this case, 'Auftrieb' refers to a physical phenomenon where upward force counteracts gravity, commonly used in aerospace contexts.
Die neue Technologie gibt der Branche Auftrieb.
The new technology gives the industry a boost.
Here, 'Auftrieb' is figuratively used to describe an increase in energy, growth, or progress within an industry.
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