υποστηρίζω
ypostirízo/i.po.stiˈɾi.zo/
To support in Greek is υποστηρίζω (ypostirízo).
The verb υποστηρίζω is used to express backing a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.
Meaning: to back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb υποστηρίζω is composed of the prefix υπο- (under) and the root στηρίζω (to prop up or steady).
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular present form is υποστηρίζει (he/she/it supports), and the first-person singular past tense (aorist) is υποστήριξα (I supported). The noun form of the verb is υποστήριξη.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /i.po.stiˈɾi.zo/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word υποστηρίζω is a learned borrowing from Koine Greek that was later reshaped by the influence of French words like 'soutenir' and English 'support'.
- In a legal context, υποστηρίζω does not just mean to support a person, but is frequently used to mean 'I maintain' or 'I claim' an argument to be true.
- Because the word is a 'learned borrowing', it can sometimes feel more 'European' or 'intellectual' to a Greek ear compared to more ancient, native roots.
Examples in context
- Υποστηρίζω την Εθνική Ομάδα.I support the National Team.The sentence is useful for practicing how to use υποστηρίζω to express backing a team.Tatoeba #9621234 by TurkishReform, translation #9680757 by Nylez
- Χρειάζομαι υποστήριξη στην επαγγελματική μου διαδρομή.I need support in my professional career.
- Η εταιρεία παρέχει πλήρη υποστήριξη στους πελάτες.The company provides full support to its clients.
- Μπορώ να σου παράσχω στήριξη για το πρόβλημά σου;Can I offer you support for your issue?
- Η οικογένειά μου μου παρέχει στήριξη και κουράγιο.My family provides me with support and encouragement.
- ευχαριστώ για την υποστήριξηThank you for the support
- Μείνε ισχυρός/ισχυρήStay strong
- Πώς μπορώ να βοηθήσω;How can I help?
- Υποστηρίζω αυτή την τοπική εκστρατεία.Ypostirízo aftí tin topikí ekstrateía.I support this local campaign.
- Δεν υποστηρίζω αυτή την απόφαση.Den ypostirízo aftí tin apofasí.I do not support this decision.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a local political candidate.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΥποστηρίζεις τον νέο υποψήφιο;Ypostiríeis ton néo ypopsífio;Do you support the new candidate?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, τον υποστηρίζω απόλυτα.Ne, ton ypostirízo apóluta.Yes, I support him completely.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕγώ δεν τον υποστηρίζω.Egó den ton ypostirízo.I do not support him.
- Νίκος NikosΓιατί δεν τον υποστηρίζεις, Κυριακή;Giatí den ton ypostiríeis, Kyriakí;Why don't you support him, Kyriaki?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry υποστηρίζω, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries υποστηρίζω, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
