noun

die Gründung, -en

alapítás

Der Moment, in dem etwas Neues wie eine Firma oder Gruppe offiziell beginnt und ins Leben gerufen wird.

The German word "Gründung" is a noun meaning "founding" or "establishment".

  • It comes from the verb "gründen", which means "to found" or "to establish".
  • The root "Grund" means "ground" or "basis" (not counting prefixes).

Similar words:

  • Errichtung (construction, establishment)
  • Gründungsetablierung (establishment, sometimes more formal)
  • Stiftung (foundation, especially for organizations or foundations like charities)

Difference:

  • "Gründung" specifically refers to the act of founding or starting something new (e.g., a company, institution).
  • "Errichtung" focuses more on the act of erecting or building, often physical structures.
  • "Stiftung" often refers to charitable foundations rather than general founding or establishing entities.

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Examples

Die Gründung des Unternehmens war vor 10 Jahren.noun

A vállalat alapítása 10 évvel ezelőtt volt.

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