Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To promote something or try to attract someone to a cause or activity.
Natural examples
Die Organisation wirbt für sauberes Trinkwasser.
The organization campaigns for clean drinking water.
Das Unternehmen wirbt mit einem attraktiven Programm um neue Auszubildende.
The company attracts new trainees with an appealing program.
Er warb um ihre Unterstützung für das Projekt.
He sought her support for the project.
Usage note
Werben is strong: wirbt, warb, hat geworben. Common patterns are für + accusative and um + accusative.
Mini-lesson: werben
To promote something or try to attract someone to a cause or activity. Werben is strong: wirbt, warb, hat geworben. Common patterns are für + accusative and um + accusative.
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