die Gemeinnützigkeit
Translation
non-profit status, public benefit, charity
Examples
Der Verein beantragt die Gemeinnützigkeit.
The organization is applying for non-profit status.
Die Gemeinnützigkeit bringt steuerliche Vorteile.
Non-profit status brings tax advantages.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) beantragen to apply for (sth.) The organization is applying for non-profit status.
((sth.)) anerkennen to recognize (sth.) The tax office recognizes the non-profit status.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wohltätigkeit (charity), Philanthropie (philanthropy); Antonyms: Eigennützigkeit (self-interest)
Etymology
From the adjective 'gemeinnützig' (non-profit) + the suffix '-keit', which forms abstract nouns.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-keit' is like '-ness' or '-ity' in English. It means the state of being 'gemeinnützig'.