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основа

basis

Meaning of основа

the main part or foundation of something

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Russian[ɐsˈnovə]
basis
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основа with Korean translation

основа usage examples

🇰🇷Korean🇷🇺Russian

기초가 튼튼해야 집이 오래간다.

Дом простоит долго, если у него прочный фундамент.

🇰🇷Korean🇷🇺Russian

영어 공부는 발음이 기초다.

В изучении английского основа — произношение.

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основа belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

основа기초
яблоко사과
рис
сливочное масло버터
курица
семья가족
мама엄마

основа synonyms

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What's the difference between основа / основание / фундамент / база / исходная точка / отправная точка

🇷🇺Russian

More formal and bookish; often means a support or reason, and also the lower supporting part of an object.

B2Often
Ф
🇷🇺Russian
фундамент

Usually refers to the physical base of a building; figuratively, a very solid foundation.

B2Often
Б
🇷🇺Russian
база

A very common neutral word for a base, database, storage site, support point, or general resource.

B2Very Often
И
🇷🇺Russian
исходная точка

The point from which something starts; emphasizes the beginning of a process or sequence rather than support.

B2Rarely
О
🇷🇺Russian
отправная точка

What a discussion, plan, or movement forward begins from; closer to 'starting point' than to a physical support.

B2Often

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How to pronounce основа and what this word means

основа means basis. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce основа

[ɐsˈnovə]

основа translation

basis

основа examples

Vertrauen ist die Grundlage einer Freundschaft.

основа transcription

[ɐsˈnovə]

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основа meaning: what does it mean?

то, на чём что-то строится или держится

основа pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

основа is pronounced as [ɐsˈnovə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

основа definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Vertrauen ist die Grundlage einer Freundschaft. Translation: Доверие — основа дружбы.

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