Die Basis
Example: Die Basis für den Erfolg liegt in harter Arbeit und Disziplin.
Definition
"Die Basis" refers to the fundamental foundation or starting point upon which something is built or developed. It represents the essential support or underlying principle that enables success, stability, or growth, as in the phrase, 'Die Basis für den Erfolg liegt in harter Arbeit und Disziplin.'
Etymology
The term "die Basis" comes from the Latin word 'basis,' which itself derives from the Greek 'βάσις' (basis), meaning 'step' or 'foundation.' Did you know? The word originally referred to the step of a staircase, symbolizing the support on which everything else depends.
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"Die Basis" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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