NOUN
Fundament/fʊndaˈmɛnt/foundation; base; basis
Fundament is a German noun that means foundation, base, or basis. It is pronounced /fʊndaˈmɛnt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Fundamente".
Definitions
1.solid base of a building or structure(construction, literal)
a.concrete or stone support built into the ground to carry a building
Das Haus steht auf einem starken Fundament.—The house stands on a strong foundation.
2.basis or underlying support for something(figurative, abstract)
a.basic principle or essential basis
Vertrauen ist das Fundament einer guten Beziehung.—Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Fundament | die Fundamente |
| Genitive | des Fundaments | der Fundamente |
| Dative | dem Fundament | den Fundamenten |
| Accusative | das Fundament | die Fundamente |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Fundament" mean in English?
- "Fundament" means foundation, base, or basis. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Fundament"?
- "Fundament" is pronounced /fʊndaˈmɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Fundament" der, die, or das?
- "Fundament" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Fundament"?
- The plural of "Fundament" is "Fundamente".
- What part of speech is "Fundament"?
- "Fundament" is a noun in German.
