German Conversation · Level 74
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German word
Geldgeber
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgɛltˌgeːbɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounfunder
Example
Die Geldgeber haben das Projekt finanziert.
The funders financed the project.
More examples
Die Geldgeber verlangen oft regelmäßige Berichte.
The funders often require regular reports.
Core concept
A person or institution places money behind a project while others carry out the work.
Common phrases
finanzielle Unterstützung durch Geldgeber
financial support from funders
Verhandlungen mit Geldgebern
negotiations with funders
Konditionen von Geldgebern
terms from funders
Similar words
Spender: A person or institution that gives money as a donation to support a cause or project.
Sponsor: A company or organization that provides money or goods in return for publicity.
Förderer: A public body or organization that supports groups or activities through grants or subsidies.
Finanzier: An investor or fund provider that indirectly supports a business or plan with capital.
Definition in German
Jemand oder eine Institution, die Geld für Vorhaben oder Zwecke zur Verfügung stellt, oft ohne operative Leitung zu übernehmen.
Word origin
Geldgeber is a compound of Geld ('money') and Geber ('giver'), formed from geben with the agent suffix -er.
Usage tips
- Geldgeber is a broad term that can include an investor, sponsor, or donor and does not by itself specify the funding arrangement.
Other meanings
- investornoun
- sponsornoun
- donornoun
Opposites
- Geldnehmerborrowernoun
Related words
- Geldgeberinfemale fundernoun