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A male person who brings something into being, founds it, or initiates it, such as a company, a scientific theory, or a movement.
Konrad Zuse gilt als einer der Begründer der Computertechnik.
Konrad Zuse is considered one of the founders of computer technology.
'Der Begründer' (the founder) is derived from the verb 'begründen' (to found/establish). This verb in turn contains the noun 'der Grund' (foundation, basis). A 'Begründer' is therefore someone who symbolically lays the foundation stone for something.
Er gilt als Begründer der modernen Psychologie.
He is considered the founder of modern psychology.
Very often, 'der Begründer' (the founder) is followed by a noun in the genitive to say what was founded. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' with the dative can also be used.
Steve Jobs war einer der Begründer der Firma Apple.
Steve Jobs was one of the founders of the Apple company.
The word is often used for people who initiated something important or new. Typical combinations are 'Begründer einer Theorie' (founder of a theory), 'einer Religion' (of a religion), 'einer Bewegung' (of a movement), or 'eines Unternehmens' (of a company).
Martin Luther war der Begründer des Protestantismus.
Martin Luther was the founder of Protestantism.
father
Vater and Begründer can both refer to a person who established an important school of thought or direction. Vater is a figurative and often laudatory term. Begründer describes the founding achievement in an objective and direct way.
Weber gilt als der Begründer dieser wissenschaftlichen Richtung.
Weber is considered the founder of this scientific school of thought.
Viele betrachten Weber als den Vater dieser wissenschaftlichen Richtung.
Many consider Weber the father of this scientific school of thought.
