begünstigen
Begünstigen is a German verb meaning to render favorable or to benefit someone or something by providing an advantage, favorable conditions, or supportive treatment. It is transitive and often used to describe actions, policies, or decisions that improve the position of a person, group, or entity. The prefix be- is inseparable, and begünstigen is a regular verb. Conjugation in the present tense: ich begünstige, du begünstigst, er begünstigt, wir begünstigen, ihr begünstigt, sie begünstigen. The simple past is begünstigte; the past participle is begünstigt. Passive voice is formed with werden: es wird begünstigt.
Usage and nuance: Begünstigungen occur in political, administrative, and legal contexts. For example: Die Maßnahme begünstigt
Etymology and related terms: The verb derives from the adjective günstig (favorable) with the causative prefix
In everyday language, begünstigen can carry neutral, descriptive connotations or a critical nuance when discussing nepotism