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foundation in Dutch

foundation in Dutch is stichting, fundament, fundering — foundation means the solid base that supports a building or structure.

foundation in Dutch

stichting
noun
fundament
noun
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
fundering
noun
(architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.

What does "foundation" mean?

  1. noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
    "Cracks appeared in the house's foundation after the earthquake."
  2. noun The basic principles or ideas that something is built upon.
    "Trust is the foundation of any good relationship."
  3. noun An organization set up and funded to support a charitable or educational cause.
    "The foundation donates millions each year to medical research."
  4. noun A makeup product applied to even out skin tone.
    "She dabbed on some foundation before heading out."
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foundation in a sentence

  • Cracks appeared in the house's foundation after the earthquake.
  • Trust is the foundation of any good relationship.
  • The course covers the foundations of economics.
  • The foundation donates millions each year to medical research.

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What is "foundation" in Dutch?

"foundation" in Dutch is stichting, fundament, fundering. foundation means: The solid base that supports a building or structure.

How do you use "foundation" in a sentence?

Example: "Cracks appeared in the house's foundation after the earthquake." In Dutch, "foundation" is stichting, fundament, fundering.

Are there other ways to say "foundation" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "foundation": stichting, fundament, fundering.

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