Stiftung

foundation

noun SHTIF-tung Less Common

Also means

endowment

Usage Note

Stiftung is a chartered charitable or research foundation, built from the verb stiften ('to donate, to found'). It appears in famous names like Stiftung Warentest, Germany's product-testing body, so seeing it implies an official, non-profit body. Do not confuse it with Stift, which can mean a pen or a religious institution.

Examples

"Die Stiftung fördert junge Künstler."

Natural Translation

The foundation supports young artists.

Literal Translation

The foundation supports young artists.

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