No. 11,658 in German
stützt
"Stützt" means "supports" or "props up" in English.
In a sentence
Das Kind stützt sich auf seinen Ellbogen, um das Buch besser zu lesen.
The child leans on their elbows to read the book more easily.
Here, 'stützt' is used reflexively ('stützt sich'), indicating physical support or propping oneself.
Die neue Brücke stützt schweres Gewicht mit ihrer robusten Konstruktion.
The new bridge supports heavy weight with its robust construction.
In this sentence, 'stützt' describes the act of bearing or holding something, indicating physical support provided by the bridge.
Der Wissenschaftler stützt seine These mit glaubwürdigen Beweisen.
The scientist supports his thesis with credible evidence.
Here, 'stützt' is used metaphorically to mean 'supporting' an argument or idea with evidence or reasoning.
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