grondslag

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch grondslag. Equivalent to grond +‎ slag.

Noun[edit]

grondslag (plural grondslae)

  1. foundation, basis
    Synonym: fondament

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of grond +‎ slag.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣrɔnt.slɑx/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: grond‧slag

Noun[edit]

grondslag m (plural grondslagen)

  1. (figurative) foundation, basis
    Synonyms: basis, fundament
  2. (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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