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gründen

establish

Meaning of gründen

to start and create something lasting

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German/ˈɡʁʏndən/
establish
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gründenestablish
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
entfernenremove
sich anfühlenfeel

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What's the difference between gründen / errichten / aufbauen / ins Leben rufen / einrichten / befestigen

🇩🇪German
gründen

establish — to start and create something lasting

B2Often
E
🇩🇪German
errichten

Means to erect or build something physical, especially buildings or structures; less natural for abstract things like companies or systems.

B2Often

Die Stadt errichtete ein neues Museum im Zentrum.

Город построил новый музей в центре.

A
🇩🇪German
aufbauen

Means to build up or develop something, often gradually; can be used for organizations, systems, trust, or relationships.

B2Very Often

Sie baute ein erfolgreiches Unternehmen auf.

Она создала успешную компанию.

I
🇩🇪German
ins Leben rufen

Means to bring into existence or launch; especially used for projects, initiatives, programs, or institutions.

B2Often

Die Regierung rief ein neues Förderprogramm ins Leben.

Правительство запустило новую программу поддержки.

E
🇩🇪German
einrichten

Means to set up, furnish, or arrange something; often refers to rooms, workplaces, or systems rather than founding something new.

B2Very Often

Er richtete im Keller ein kleines Büro ein.

Он обустроил в подвале небольшой офис.

B
🇩🇪German
befestigen

Means to fasten, attach, or reinforce something; mainly used for physical fixing or strengthening, not for founding.

B2Often

Bitte befestigen Sie das Schild gut an der Wand.

Пожалуйста, хорошо прикрепите табличку к стене.

E
🇩🇪German
einführen

Means to introduce or implement something new, such as rules, measures, or products; not usually used for founding an organization.

B2Very Often

Das Unternehmen führte eine neue Arbeitszeitregelung ein.

Компания ввела новое правило рабочего времени.

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how to pronounce gründen

/ˈɡʁʏndən/

gründen translation

establish

gründen transcription

/ˈɡʁʏndən/

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