VERB
gründen/ˈɡʁʏndn̩/to found; to establish; to set up
gründen is a German verb that means to found, to establish, or to set up. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁʏndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gründete" and the past participle is "gegründet".
Definitions
1.to establish or set up something new, especially a company or institution(company, organization)
a.to formally create or bring into existence
Er gründete 1990 seine eigene Firma.—He founded his own company in 1990.
b.to set up an organization or club
Sie gründeten einen Sportverein.—They established a sports club.
2.to be the basis or starting point of something(abstract/figurative)
a.to provide the foundation for an idea or opinion
Ihre Entscheidung gründet auf Fakten.—Her decision is based on facts.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gründen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gründe |
| Present (du) | gründest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gründet |
| Preterite (ich) | gründete |
| Participle II | gegründet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gründete |
| Imperative (singular) | gründ |
| Imperative (plural) | gründet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gründen" mean in English?
- "gründen" means to found, to establish, or to set up. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gründen"?
- "gründen" is pronounced /ˈɡʁʏndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gründen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gründen" is "gegründet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "gründen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gründen" becomes "gründete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gründen"?
- "gründen" is a verb in German.
