gegründet
Translation
founded, established, well-founded
Examples
Der 1990 gegründete Verein ist sehr aktiv.
The club, founded in 1990, is very active.
Ihre Angst ist nicht gegründet.
Her fear is not well-founded.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective before a noun A business founded in 1950.
Similar Words
Synonyms: etabliert (established), begründet (justified); Antonym: unbegründet (unfounded)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'gründen' (to found), which comes from the noun 'Grund' (ground, foundation, reason).
Memory Tips
Think of laying the 'ground' work for a company. Something that is 'gegründet' has a solid foundation.