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cornerstone in Finnish

cornerstone in Finnish is kulmakivi, peruskivi — cornerstone means a stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

cornerstone in Finnish

kulmakivi
noun
peruskivi
noun
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.

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."

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 Finnish?

"cornerstone" in Finnish is kulmakivi, peruskivi. 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 Finnish, "cornerstone" is kulmakivi, peruskivi.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "cornerstone": kulmakivi, peruskivi.

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