gründen
Translation
to found, to establish, to set up, to base on
Examples
Er will eine Firma gründen.
He wants to found a company.
Sie haben eine Familie gegründet.
They have started a family.
Seine Theorie gründet auf Fakten.
His theory is based on facts.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to found/establish (sth.) He wants to found a company.
((to be based on sth.)) sich auf et4 gründen His theory is based on facts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: errichten (to erect), stiften (to endow); Antonym: auflösen (to dissolve)
Etymology
Derived from 'der Grund' (ground, foundation, reason). The verb means 'to lay the foundation' for something.
Memory Tips
Think of laying the 'ground'work ('Grund') for a company. You are 'gründen'-ing it.