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die Grundlage

basis

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Meaning of die Grundlage

the main part or foundation of something

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German/ˈɡʁʊntlɑːɡə/
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What's the difference between die Grundlage / Grund / Unterlage / Fundament / Basis / Grundmauern

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die Grundlage

basis — the main part or foundation of something

B2Often
G
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Grund

A very common word for a basis, foundation, or reason; close to the core meaning, but often more abstract.

B2Very Often

Der Grund des Hauses ist aus Beton gebaut.

Основание дома построено из бетона.

U
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Unterlage

A physical support or backing, something that lies under or supports an object.

B2Often

Lege das Glas auf eine Unterlage, damit der Tisch keine Flecken bekommt.

Поставь стакан на подставку, чтобы на столе не осталось пятен.

F
🇩🇪German
Fundament

The part of a building in the ground that supports the whole structure; a very concrete building term.

B2Often

Für das neue Haus wird zuerst das Fundament gegossen.

Для нового дома сначала заливают фундамент.

B
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Basis

A neutral and very general word for the base, starting point, or supporting part of something.

B2Very Often

Eine solide Basis ist wichtig für den Erfolg des Projekts.

Надёжная основа важна для успеха проекта.

G
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Grundmauern

The lower load-bearing walls of a building; used almost only in construction contexts and more specific.

B2Rarely

Die alten Grundmauern des Hauses sind noch gut erhalten.

Старые основные стены дома всё ещё хорошо сохранились.

S
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Sockel

A pedestal, plinth, or lower support on which something stands; often used for statues, monuments, or buildings.

B2Often

Die Statue steht auf einem hohen Sockel.

Статуя стоит на высоком постаменте.

G
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Grundlage

Very close to ‘basis’: what serves as a starting point, support, or necessary condition.

B2Very Often

Gute Daten sind die Grundlage für eine genaue Analyse.

Хорошие данные — основа для точного анализа.

U
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Unterbau

The lower supporting construction or foundational part of something; often a technical or construction term.

B2Rarely

Der Unterbau der Brücke wurde verstärkt.

Опорная конструкция моста была усилена.

A
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Ausgangspunkt

The starting point from which something begins; emphasizes the start of a process rather than the support itself.

B2Often

Das Interview war der Ausgangspunkt für seine Recherche.

Интервью стало отправной точкой для его исследования.

S
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Stütze

A support or prop that holds something up; can be physical or figurative.

B2Often

Die Stütze verhindert, dass das Regal umkippt.

Подпорка не даёт полке опрокинуться.

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/ˈɡʁʊntlɑːɡə/

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basis

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/ˈɡʁʊntlɑːɡə/

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das, worauf etwas aufgebaut ist oder beruht

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