grondslag
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Afrikaans
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Dutch grondslag. Equivalent to grond + slag.
Noun
[edit]grondslag (plural grondslae)
- foundation, basis
- Synonym: fondament
Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]grondslag m (plural grondslagen)
- (figurative) foundation, basis
- (literally) foundation of a building, basis; originally specifically one consisting of posts placed in the ground
Descendants
[edit]- Afrikaans: grondslag
- → German: Grundschlag (calque)
- → West Frisian: grûnslach (calque)
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