stichting

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch stichtinge. By surface analysis, stichten +‎ -ing. Compare German Stiftung.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɪx.tɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: stich‧ting

Noun

stichting f (plural stichtingen, diminutive stichtinkje n)

  1. foundation (act of founding)
    Synonym: oprichting
    De stichting van de stad Rome vond in 753 voor Christus plaats. ― The founding of the city of Rome took place in 753 BC.
  2. (law) nonprofit, (charitable) foundation
    Onze organisatie is een stichting, dus we zijn geheel zonder winstoogmerk. ― Our organisation is a charitable foundation, so there is no profit motive whatsoever.

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: stigting
  • → Trió: sitëhtën

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