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base in Greek

base in Greek is ταπεινός, ποταπός, ευτελής — base means the lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.

base in Greek

ταπεινός
adj
Pronounced: tapeinos
ποταπός
adj
Pronounced: potapos
Morally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
ευτελής
adj
Pronounced: eftelis
(now, rare) Inferior; unworthy, of poor quality.
αγενής
adj
Pronounced: agenis
βάση
noun
Pronounced: vasi
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
θεμέλιο
noun
Pronounced: themelio
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
βάση
noun
Pronounced: vasi
βάση
noun
Pronounced: vasi
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
έδρα
noun
Pronounced: edra
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
μάνα
noun
Pronounced: mana
A safe zone in the children's games of tag and hide-and-go-seek.
βασίζω
verb
Pronounced: vasizo
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
εδρεύω
verb
Pronounced: edrevo
(transitive) To be located (at a particular place).

What does "base" mean?

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
    "The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow."
  2. 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."
  3. 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."
  4. 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 Greek?
"base" in Greek is ταπεινός, ποταπός, ευτελής. base means: The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
How do you pronounce ταπεινός?
"base" in Greek is ταπεινός, pronounced "tapeinos".
How do you use "base" in a sentence?
Example: "The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow." In Greek, "base" is ταπεινός, ποταπός, ευτελής.
Are there other ways to say "base" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 10 translations listed for "base": ταπεινός, ποταπός, ευτελής, αγενής, βάση, θεμέλιο.
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