cornerstone in Dutch
cornerstone in Dutch is hoeksteen, steunpilaar — cornerstone means a stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
cornerstone in Dutch
hoeksteen
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
steunpilaar
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
hoeksteen
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
What does "cornerstone" mean?
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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."
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noun The fundamental basis or most important part of something.
"Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "cornerstone" in Dutch?
"cornerstone" in Dutch is hoeksteen, steunpilaar. 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 Dutch, "cornerstone" is hoeksteen, steunpilaar.
Are there other ways to say "cornerstone" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "cornerstone": hoeksteen, steunpilaar.
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