gemeinnützigen
Translation
non-profit, charitable, public-benefit
Examples
Er arbeitet für einen gemeinnützigen Verein.
He works for a non-profit organization.
Sie hilft einem gemeinnützigen Projekt.
She is helping a public-benefit project.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun describes a noun He works for a non-profit organization.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wohltätig (charitable), karitativ (charitable); Antonyms: eigennützig (selfish), gewinnorientiert (profit-oriented)
Etymology
From 'gemein' (common) + 'nützig' (useful). Literally means 'useful for the common good'.
Memory Tips
Think 'common utility'. It describes something that provides utility to the community, not just an individual.