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founder
German → American English
American English
founder
Person, die etwas gründet, besonders ein Unternehmen oder eine Organisation.
Der Founder des Start-ups stellte das neue Produkt auf der Messe vor.In German, use Gründer for a male founder and Gründerin for a female founder. In business contexts, Gründer is more common than Founder as an English loanword.
Frequently asked questions
What does "founder" mean in German?
In German, the usual word is Gründer for a male founder and Gründerin for a female founder.
Is "Founder" used in German?
Yes, but it is usually an English loanword in startup and business contexts. The standard German word is Gründer.
What is the plural of "Gründer"?
The plural is Gründer. For mixed or female groups, Gründerinnen or Gründer und Gründerinnen may be used.
What is the difference between "Gründer" and "Stifter"?
Gründer means someone who founds a company, organization, or project. Stifter usually means a benefactor or donor who establishes something through a gift or endowment.