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cornerstone in German

cornerstone in German is Eckstein, Grundstein, Eckpfeiler — cornerstone means a stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

cornerstone in German

Eckstein
noun
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
Grundstein
noun
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
Eckpfeiler
noun
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
Eckstein
noun
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

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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What is "cornerstone" in German?

"cornerstone" in German is Eckstein, Grundstein, Eckpfeiler. 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 German, "cornerstone" is Eckstein, Grundstein, Eckpfeiler.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "cornerstone": Eckstein, Grundstein, Eckpfeiler.

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