etablieren
Translation
to establish, to found, to set up
Examples
Er will eine neue Firma etablieren.
He wants to establish a new company.
Sie hat sich als Expertin etabliert.
She has established herself as an expert.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to establish sth. He wants to establish a new company.
sich ((as sth.)) to establish oneself as sth. She has established herself as an expert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gründen, aufbauen; Antonyms: auflösen
Etymology
From French 'établir' (to establish), from Latin 'stabilire' (to make stable).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'establish', making it easy to remember. Think of making something 'stable'.