Basis

derNoun

die Basis; die Grundlage

German translations

  1. 01

    basis

Word details

German meaning
Kohlenstoff ist ein chemisches Element, das in allen organischen Verbindungen vorkommt und die Grundlage des Lebens bildet.
English meaning
Carbon is a chemical element that is present in all organic compounds and forms the basis of life.
Synonym
Karbon
German example
Kohlenstoff ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil von Pflanzen und Tieren.
English example
Carbon is an important component of plants and animals.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Kohlenstoff
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Basis”

  1. This is the basis of our work. (Dies ist die Grundlage unserer Arbeit.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German word for basis?

Both 'die Basis' and 'die Grundlage' are used. 'Grundlage' is slightly more formal for abstract concepts.