NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Stiftungdie Stiftungen
Genitiveder Stiftungder Stiftungen
Dativeder Stiftungden Stiftungen
Accusativedie Stiftungdie 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.

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