base in German
base in German is Basis, Grundlage, Stützpunkt — base means the lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
base in German
Basis
Grundlage
Stützpunkt
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
Basis
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
Kaserne
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
Basis
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
Stützpunkt
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
Base
Lauge
Sockel
(architecture) The lowermost part of a column, between the shaft and the pedestal or pavement.
Basis
(geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
Sockel
(geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
Schildfuß
(heraldry) The lowest third of a shield (or field), or an ordinary occupying this space, the champagne. (Compare terrace.)
basieren
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
What does "base" mean?
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noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
"The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow."
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noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
"We used the cabin as a base while we explored the mountains."
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verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
"The teacher based the test on the chapters we had read in class."
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adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
"The villain in the story is driven by base greed and a love of cruelty."
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base in a sentence
- The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow.
- They built the statue on a solid stone base.
- We used the cabin as a base while we explored the mountains.
- The soldiers returned to base after the exercise.
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What is "base" in German?
"base" in German is Basis, Grundlage, Stützpunkt. base means: The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
How do you use "base" in a sentence?
Example: "The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow." In German, "base" is Basis, Grundlage, Stützpunkt.
Are there other ways to say "base" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "base": Basis, Grundlage, Stützpunkt, Kaserne, Base, Lauge.
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