die Gründung
founding
The act of bringing an organization, company, city, or institution into existence.
EXAMPLE
Die Gründung des Vereins erfolgte im Jahr 1995.
The founding of the association took place in 1995.
die Gründung
founding / foundation
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Meanings
die Gründung
foundation
In construction, the foundation of a structure that transfers loads to the building ground.
EXAMPLE
Aufgrund des weichen Bodens war eine spezielle Gründung für das Gebäude erforderlich.
Because of the soft ground, a special foundation was required for the building.
Usage tips
From verb to noun
'Die Gründung' (the founding / foundation) is the noun formed from the verb 'gründen' (to found). The process of founding a company is called 'die Gründung' (the founding).
EXAMPLE
Die Gründung eines eigenen Unternehmens erfordert viel Planung.
Founding your own company requires a lot of planning.
Context decides
The word has two main meanings. In the context of history or business, it means bringing something into existence. In construction, it refers to the foundation of a building.
EXAMPLE
Wir feiern den 100. Jahrestag der Gründung unserer Stadt.
We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of our city.
Typical collocations
In connection with organizations, 'Gründung' (founding) is often used with the genitive or 'von' (of) to say what was founded. Typical verbs are 'erfolgen' (to take place) or 'feiern' (to celebrate).
EXAMPLE
Er war bei der Gründung des Fußballvereins von Anfang an dabei.
He was involved in the founding of the soccer club from the very beginning.
Construction terminology
The meaning 'Fundament' (foundation) is mainly used in the technical language of construction. In everyday life, you rarely hear this word in this context.
EXAMPLE
Für den Bau des Hochhauses ist eine tiefe Gründung im Boden notwendig.
A deep foundation in the ground is necessary for the construction of the high-rise.
Compare with
Gründung vs Bildung
education / formation
Both words can describe the coming into existence of a new association. Bildung emphasizes the general process of forming, while Gründung highlights the deliberate act of bringing an organization or institution into existence. For an official start, Gründung is usually the better choice.
Gründung
Die Gründung der neuen Bürgerinitiative wurde am Montag offiziell beschlossen.
The founding of the new citizens’ initiative was officially approved on Monday.
Bildung
Die Bildung einer neuen Bürgerinitiative begann mit einem ersten Treffen.
The formation of a new citizens’ initiative began with an initial meeting.
In real life
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