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cornerstone in Czech

cornerstone in Czech is nárožní kámen, základní kámen, základ — cornerstone means a stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

cornerstone in Czech

nárožní kámen
noun
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
základní kámen
noun
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
základ
noun
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

What does "cornerstone" mean?

  1. noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
    "The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925."
  2. noun The fundamental basis or most important part of something.
    "Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage."
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cornerstone in a sentence

  • The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925.
  • Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage.

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What is "cornerstone" in Czech?

"cornerstone" in Czech is nárožní kámen, základní kámen, základ. cornerstone means: A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

How do you use "cornerstone" in a sentence?

Example: "The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925." In Czech, "cornerstone" is nárožní kámen, základní kámen, základ.

Are there other ways to say "cornerstone" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 3 translations listed for "cornerstone": nárožní kámen, základní kámen, základ.

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