der Initiator
Translation
initiator, founder, originator, instigator
Examples
Der Initiator des Projekts stellte seine Idee vor.
The initiator of the project presented his idea.
Sie ist die Initiatorin der neuen Kampagne.
She is the initiator of the new campaign.
Grammar Patterns
the initiator of sth. He is the initiator of this successful company.
Similar Words
Begründer (founder), Urheber (originator), Anstifter (instigator), Gründer (founder)
Etymology
From Latin 'initiator' (one who begins). It's almost identical to the English word 'initiator'.
Memory Tips
Very easy to remember as it's the same word as in English. It's the person who 'initiates' something.