No. 1,700 in Dutch
stichting
A "stichting" is a foundation or non-profit organization.
In a sentence
De stichting organiseert elk jaar een zomerfestival.
The foundation organizes a summer festival every year.
In this sentence, 'stichting' means a non-profit organization or foundation.
De informatie over de stichting kun je op hun website vinden.
You can find information about the foundation on their website.
Here, 'stichting' retains its meaning of a foundation or organization.
Bij de stichting van de stad was er slechts een kleine gemeenschap aanwezig.
At the founding of the city, there was only a small community present.
In this example, 'stichting' refers to the act of founding or establishing something.
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