Stiftung/ˈʃtɪftʊŋ/foundation; endowment; charitable organization
Stiftung is a German noun that means foundation, endowment, or charitable organization. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɪftʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Stiftungen".
Definitions
1.an institution or organization established for a specific purpose, usually charitable, scientific, or cultural(organization)
a.a legal entity that manages capital or assets for a long-term public or private purpose
Die Stiftung unterstützt Bildungsprojekte in Afrika.—The foundation supports educational projects in Africa.
2.the act of establishing (something), especially a foundation or institution(legal/administrative)
a.the formal creation or founding of an institution
Die Stiftung der Universität erfolgte im Jahr 1457.—The founding of the university took place in 1457.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Stiftung | die Stiftungen |
| Genitive | der Stiftung | der Stiftungen |
| Dative | der Stiftung | den Stiftungen |
| Accusative | die Stiftung | die Stiftungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stiftung" mean in English?
- "Stiftung" means foundation, endowment, or charitable organization. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stiftung"?
- "Stiftung" is pronounced /ˈʃtɪftʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Stiftung" der, die, or das?
- "Stiftung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Stiftung"?
- The plural of "Stiftung" is "Stiftungen".
- What part of speech is "Stiftung"?
- "Stiftung" is a noun in German.
