Nomen

das Förderwerk

foundation (for scholarships), sponsorship organization, conveyor system, hoisting equipment

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.

to receive a scholarship from a Förderwerk to receive a scholarship from a foundation He received a scholarship from a well-known foundation.

Stiftung, Organisation (foundation); Förderanlage, Transportband (conveyor)

From 'Förder-' (from 'fördern', to promote or to convey) + 'Werk' (work, plant, organization). The dual meaning of 'fördern' leads to the word's two main meanings.

Imagine a 'Werk' (organization) that 'fördert' (promotes) people, and a 'Werk' (plant/machine) that 'fördert' (conveys) materials.

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