foundering

ˈfaʊndərɪŋ
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Translation of foundering into German,

Adjective

1.

failure

failing or collapsing
scheiternde zusammenbrechende fehlgeschlagene
  • The foundering plan was quickly revised.Der scheiternde Plan wurde schnell überarbeitet.
2.

maritime

Rare
sinking or about to sink
Rare
sinkend untergehend
  • The foundering ship was abandoned by the crew.Das sinkende Schiff wurde von der Besatzung verlassen.

Noun

1.

failure

act of sinking or failing completely
  • The ship's foundering was unexpected and tragic..Das Untergang des Schiffes war unerwartet und tragisch
2.

maritime

Rare
the process of a ship sinking
Rare
Sinken Untergang mSchiffsuntergang
  • The foundering of the ship was swift and unexpected.Das Sinken des Schiffes war schnell und unerwartet.
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Synonyms and analogies of foundering in English

Examples of foundering in a sentence

  • His foundering career took a surprising turn.
  • The foundering vessel struggled against the relentless waves.
  • Rescue teams rushed to the foundering boat in the storm.
  • The company's foundering led to massive layoffs.
  • The foundering of the project was due to poor planning.
  • The foundering was a tragic event in maritime history.
founder
ˈfaʊndər
Noun
1.

organizational creator

person who establishes an organization
  • The founder of the company gave a speech at the event..Der Gründer des Unternehmens hielt eine Rede bei der Veranstaltung
2.

metalwork

Dated
person who makes metal castings
Dated
Gießer Metallgießer Formgießer
  • The founder crafted intricate metal sculptures.Der Gießer fertigte kunstvolle Metallschulpturen an.
Verb
intr.
1.

plan failure

plan or project fails completely
  • The business plan began to founder due to lack of funds.Der Geschäftsplan begann zu scheitern aufgrund fehlender Mittel.
2.

ship sinking

TECH.
ship fills with water and sinks
TECH.
  • The old vessel began to founder in the storm.Das alte Schiff begann im Sturm zu sinken.
3.

nature

Rare
sink into or become stuck in soft ground
Rare
  • The heavy cart foundered in the muddy field.Der schwere Wagen blieb im schlammigen Feld stecken.

Expressions with founder: examples in English and translations in German

in tiefem Wasser scheitern
in tiefem Wasser untergehen
The project began to founder in deep water after the budget cuts.
scheiterte an den Klippen
The business expansion foundered on the rocks of financial difficulties.
Gründungsmitglied
She is a founder member of the club.
Gründereffekt
The island's species evolved due to the founder effect.
Glockengießer
Glockenmacher
The bell founder carefully crafted the new church bell..
Schriftgießer
The type founder crafted new fonts for the press.

Translations of "foundering" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Scheitern

The foundering of their relationship stemmed from years of unresolved conflicts.

Das Scheitern ihrer Beziehung hatte seinen Ursprung in jahrelangen ungelösten Konflikten.

derSchiffbruchnm.

Regulation 2.6 - Seafarer compensation for the ship's loss or foundering

Regel 2.6 - Entschädigung für Seeleute bei Schiffsverlust oder Schiffbruch

derUntergangnm.

Today, it is only by basing decisions on the right strategy that one can secure defensible market share for tomorrow and protect an enterprise from foundering.

Nur mit der richtigen Strategie lassen sich heute die Entscheidungen treffen, die morgen den verteidigungsfähigen Marktanteil sichern und ein Unternehmen vor dem Untergang bewahren.

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Other translations for foundering:

  • sinkende

foundering: Examples and translations in context

Her foundering at the exam was a result of inadequate preparation.

Ihr Scheitern in der Prüfung war das Ergebnis unzureichender Vorbereitung.

The organization's foundering could have been avoided with better planning and communication.

Das Scheitern der Organisation hätte mit besserer Planung und Kommunikation vermieden werden können.

The movie's foundering at the box office was unexpected given its star-studded cast.

Das Scheitern des Films an den Kinokassen war angesichts der hochkarätigen Besetzung unerwartet.

In the end, foundering can be a lesson in resilience and determination.

Letztendlich kann Scheitern eine Lektion in Resilienz und Entschlossenheit sein.

Discussion turned to anxiety as the foundering of the negotiations became evident.

Die Diskussion schlug in Angst um, als das Scheitern der Verhandlungen offensichtlich wurde.

His book's foundering in sales prompted a reevaluation of its marketing strategy.

Das Scheitern seines Buches im Verkauf führte zu einer Neubewertung der Marketingstrategie.

Many businesses are foundering in this economy, struggling to stay afloat.

Viele Unternehmen scheitern in dieser Wirtschaft und kämpfen ums Überleben.

Her confidence began to fade, hinting at the foundering of her earlier dreams.

Ihr Selbstvertrauen begann zu schwinden, was auf das Scheitern ihrer früheren Träume hinwies.

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