die Grundlage
basis
the main part or foundation of something
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basis — the main part or foundation of something
A very common word for a basis, foundation, or reason; close to the core meaning, but often more abstract.
Der Grund des Hauses ist aus Beton gebaut.
Основание дома построено из бетона.
A physical support or backing, something that lies under or supports an object.
Lege das Glas auf eine Unterlage, damit der Tisch keine Flecken bekommt.
Поставь стакан на подставку, чтобы на столе не осталось пятен.
The part of a building in the ground that supports the whole structure; a very concrete building term.
Für das neue Haus wird zuerst das Fundament gegossen.
Для нового дома сначала заливают фундамент.
A neutral and very general word for the base, starting point, or supporting part of something.
Eine solide Basis ist wichtig für den Erfolg des Projekts.
Надёжная основа важна для успеха проекта.
The lower load-bearing walls of a building; used almost only in construction contexts and more specific.
Die alten Grundmauern des Hauses sind noch gut erhalten.
Старые основные стены дома всё ещё хорошо сохранились.
A pedestal, plinth, or lower support on which something stands; often used for statues, monuments, or buildings.
Die Statue steht auf einem hohen Sockel.
Статуя стоит на высоком постаменте.
Very close to ‘basis’: what serves as a starting point, support, or necessary condition.
Gute Daten sind die Grundlage für eine genaue Analyse.
Хорошие данные — основа для точного анализа.
The lower supporting construction or foundational part of something; often a technical or construction term.
Der Unterbau der Brücke wurde verstärkt.
Опорная конструкция моста была усилена.
The starting point from which something begins; emphasizes the start of a process rather than the support itself.
Das Interview war der Ausgangspunkt für seine Recherche.
Интервью стало отправной точкой для его исследования.
A support or prop that holds something up; can be physical or figurative.
Die Stütze verhindert, dass das Regal umkippt.
Подпорка не даёт полке опрокинуться.
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die Grundlage translation: basis. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce die Grundlage
/ˈɡʁʊntlɑːɡə/
die Grundlage translation
basis
die Grundlage transcription
/ˈɡʁʊntlɑːɡə/
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das, worauf etwas aufgebaut ist oder beruht
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