das Förderwerk
Translation
foundation (for scholarships), sponsorship organisation, conveyor system, hoisting equipment
Examples
Sie erhielt ein Stipendium von einem großen Förderwerk.
She received a scholarship from a large foundation.
Das Förderwerk transportiert das Erz aus der Mine.
The conveyor system transports the ore from the mine.
Grammar Patterns
to receive a scholarship from a Förderwerk to receive a scholarship from a foundation He received a scholarship from a well-known foundation.
Similar Words
Stiftung, Organisation (foundation); Förderanlage, Transportband (conveyor)
Etymology
From 'Förder-' (from 'fördern', to promote or to convey) + 'Werk' (work, plant, organisation). The dual meaning of 'fördern' leads to the word's two main meanings.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Werk' (organisation) that 'fördert' (promotes) people, and a 'Werk' (plant/machine) that 'fördert' (conveys) materials.