Meaning 1neutral; business · 82%
A person who establishes a company, organization, or institution.
Natural examples
Der Gründer eröffnete sein Café im Frühjahr.
The founder opened his café in spring.
Zwei Gründer stellten ihre Idee beim Wettbewerb vor.
Two founders presented their idea at the competition.
Der Gründer leitete die Organisation viele Jahre.
The founder led the organization for many years.
Usage note
Gründer is masculine; the feminine form is Gründerin. The plural remains Gründer.
Mini-lesson: Gründer
A person who establishes a company, organization, or institution. Gründer is masculine; the feminine form is Gründerin. The plural remains Gründer.
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