gemeinnütziger
Translation
non-profit, charitable, public-benefit
Examples
Ein gemeinnütziger Verein hilft den Armen.
A non-profit organization helps the poor.
Der Zweck gemeinnütziger Stiftungen ist klar.
The purpose of charitable foundations is clear.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun describes a noun A non-profit organization helps the poor.
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
This form, 'gemeinnütziger', is often used for masculine nominative nouns, like 'ein gemeinnütziger Verein' (a non-profit organization).