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 the Latin 'initiator' (one who begins). It is nearly identical to the English word 'initiator'.
Memory Tips
This word is a direct cognate with English, making it simple to remember. It refers to the person who 'initiates' an action or process.