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foundation in German

foundation in German is Stiftung, Gründung, Gründen — foundation means the solid base that supports a building or structure.

foundation in German

Stiftung
noun
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
Gründung
noun
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
Gründen
noun
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
Stiften
noun
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
Grundlage
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.
Fundament
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.
Gründung
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.
Stiftung
noun
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
Foundation
noun
(cosmetics) Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.
Grundierung
noun
(cosmetics) Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.

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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "foundation" in German?

"foundation" in German is Stiftung, Gründung, Gründen. 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 German, "foundation" is Stiftung, Gründung, Gründen.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "foundation": Stiftung, Gründung, Gründen, Stiften, Grundlage, Fundament.

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