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Political Support. Apogi or subteni?

kelle poolt 36lima, 21. juuni 2012

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36lima (Näita profiili) 21. juuni 2012 15:47.56

In recent conversations in the Esperanto threads, I've seen apogi used in the context of supporting a political candidate.

Reading those messages threw me at first as I was thinking "lean" initially. It didn't take more than a moment to figure out the intent but, I'm wondering if the more appropriate word wouldn't instead be "subteni" in that context?

Are both equally appropriate?

Just curious.

Thanks,
Kelly

36lima (Näita profiili) 21. juuni 2012 18:12.34

Looking at the PIV (online) it looks like both can be used in this fashion. Still, subteni seems more natural to me. Is one word more commonly accepted/used than the other?

Thanks,
Kelly

erinja (Näita profiili) 22. juuni 2012 1:50.14

I use subteni for political candidates, I don't use apogi for that meaning.

I can understand why a few people would use "apogi" for the metaphorical meaning, though, and I wouldn't consider it wrong. You can choose which one you prefer.

Tempodivalse (Näita profiili) 25. juuni 2012 4:31.06

I've seen "subteni" used this way much more often than "apogi" which, (to my ear, at least) suggests physically leaning against something, or propping it up. However, it doesn't seem to be blatantly wrong to use the latter. Your call.

brodicius (Näita profiili) 28. juuni 2012 18:11.13

I've absolutely no idea why, but for some reason using 'subteni' in this context conjures up a negative image. I'm much more inclined to use 'apogi'.

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