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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
noun
Grundlage
noun
Stützpunkt
noun
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
Basis
noun
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
Kaserne
noun
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
Basis
noun
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
Stützpunkt
noun
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
Base
noun
Lauge
noun
Sockel
noun
(architecture) The lowermost part of a column, between the shaft and the pedestal or pavement.
Basis
noun
(geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
Sockel
noun
(geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
Schildfuß
noun
(heraldry) The lowest third of a shield (or field), or an ordinary occupying this space, the champagne. (Compare terrace.)
basieren
verb
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

What does "base" mean?

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
    "They built the statue on a solid stone base."
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
    "The soldiers returned to base after the exercise."
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
    "The film is based on a true story."
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
    "It was a base betrayal of his closest friend."

base in a sentence

  • They built the statue on a solid stone base.
  • Check the base of the lamp for the model number.
  • The soldiers returned to base after the exercise.
  • The company set up its Asian base in Singapore.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "They built the statue on a solid stone base." 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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