grondslag

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch grondslag. Equivalent to grond +‎ slag.

Noun

grondslag (plural grondslae)

  1. foundation, basis
    Synonym: fondament

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of grond +‎ slag.

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

Noun

grondslag m (plural grondslagen)

  1. (figuratively) foundation, basis
    Synonyms: basis, fundament
  2. (literally) foundation of a building, basis; originally specifically one consisting of posts placed in the ground

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: grondslag
  • → German: Grundschlag (calque)
  • → West Frisian: grûnslach (calque)
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