German Conversation · Level 75
59 words
German word
Initiator
Pronunciation
IPA/iniˈt͡si̯aːtoːɐ̯/
Meaning
- masculine nouninitiator
Example
Sie ist die Initiatorin des neuen Programms.
She is the initiator of the new program.
More examples
Der Initiator des Vorschlags hat die Diskussion angestoßen.
The initiator of the proposal set the discussion in motion.
Core concept
A person who sets a project in motion by putting the first idea and action behind it.
Common phrases
der Initiator einer Reform
initiator of a reform
der Initiator des Vorschlags
initiator of the proposal
Similar words
Gründer: A person who establishes a company or organization and starts its activities.
Projektleiter: A person responsible for directing a project's practical work and progress.
Organisator: A person who arranges and coordinates the details of an event or task.
Ideengeber: A person who contributes a new idea or proposal.
Definition in German
Jemand, der eine Initiative oder ein Vorhaben vorschlägt und die ersten Schritte zur Umsetzung einleitet
Word origin
German borrowed Initiator from Latin initiator, a noun formed from initiare, meaning to begin or initiate.
Usage tips
- Initiator names the person who starts an initiative, not necessarily the person who leads it or carries out most of the work.
Other meanings
- instigatornoun
Related words
- initiiereninitiateverb
- Initiativeinitiativenoun
- initiativproactiveadjective