This is the 11563rd most frequent German word.
stiftungen
"Stiftungen" in English means "foundations" or "endowments."
The word 'Stiftungen' is the plural form of 'Stiftung', which means 'foundation' in the sense of an organization that typically supports charitable causes.
Die Stiftungen unterstützen unterprivilegierte Kinder mit Bildungsprogrammen.
The foundations support underprivileged children with educational programs.
Here, 'Stiftungen' is used to denote organizations working for specific causes, demonstrating its application in contexts referring to organized groups.
Viele Stiftungen engagieren sich für den Umwelt- und Naturschutz.
Many foundations are committed to environmental and nature conservation.
In this context, 'Stiftungen' highlights the idea of creating establishments aimed at providing support, underlining its role in institutional charity work.