Basis
Meaning and Usage
"Basis" in German translates to "basis" or "foundation" in English. It refers to the fundamental or underlying support upon which something is built or developed. It can also signify the starting point or the essential component of something.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Basis" has its origin in the Latin word "basis," and it has been adopted into German with the same meaning.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Basis" shares a similar meaning and usage with its English counterpart "basis."
Cultural Context
In academic or professional contexts, "Basis" is frequently used to convey the fundamental principles or the foundation upon which a theory or an idea is based.
Example Sentences
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Die Basis dieser Theorie ist gut erforscht. ( The basis of this theory is well researched.)
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Grundlegende Kenntnisse sind die Basis für den Erfolg. (Basic knowledge is the foundation for success.)
Memory Tips
You can associate "Basis" with "base" in English, emphasizing its meaning as the foundational support or starting point.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: Fundament, Grundlage, Ausgangspunkt
- Antonyms: Spitze, Gipfel, Höhepunkt
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: Basen
Conjugation (for verbs)
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