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base in Swedish

base in Swedish is usel, oädel, bas — base means the lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.

base in Swedish

usel
adj
(now, rare) Inferior; unworthy, of poor quality.
oädel
adj
bas
noun
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
grund
noun
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
början
noun
The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
bas
noun
The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
bas
noun
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
kasern
noun
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
högkvarter
noun
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
bas
noun
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
bas
noun
sköldfot
noun
(heraldry) The lowest third of a shield (or field), or an ordinary occupying this space, the champagne. (Compare terrace.)
stam
noun
(heraldry) The lowest third of a shield (or field), or an ordinary occupying this space, the champagne. (Compare terrace.)
basera
verb
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
grunda
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.
    "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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Frequently asked questions

What is "base" in Swedish?
"base" in Swedish is usel, oädel, bas. 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 Swedish, "base" is usel, oädel, bas.
Are there other ways to say "base" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 11 translations listed for "base": usel, oädel, bas, grund, början, kasern.
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