die Grundlage, -n
foundation · basis
Etwas, auf dem man aufbaut oder das als Startpunkt dient. Es ist die Basis, auf der weitere Dinge entstehen oder möglich werden.
The German word "Grundlage" is a noun composed of "Grund" (ground, reason, basis) and "Lage" (position, situation).
It means foundation, basis, or underpinning—something that serves as the essential base or starting point for something else.
Similar words:
- Basis (basis)
- Fundament (foundation)
- Fundamentierung (founding)
Difference:
- Grundlage often emphasizes the conceptual or logical foundation (e.g., theory, argument).
- Basis can be more general in usage, including physical bases.
- Fundament usually refers to literal physical base or structural foundation.
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Examples
Die Grundlage für den Erfolg ist harte Arbeit.noun
The foundation for success is hard work.
Mathematik ist die Grundlage vieler Wissenschaften.noun
Mathematics is the foundation of many sciences.
Forschung bildet eine wichtige Grundlage für Innovationen.noun
Research forms an important basis for innovations.
Eine gute Grundlage ermöglicht den Erfolg.noun
A good foundation enables success.
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