Die Basis
Example: Die Basis des Gebäudes muss sehr stabil sein.
Definition
"Die Basis" in construction refers to the foundation or underlying support of a building, which must be strong and stable to ensure the structure's overall safety and durability.
Etymology
The word "die Basis" comes from the Greek word 'basis,' meaning 'step' or 'foundation.' It entered German through Latin and French, retaining its meaning related to a supporting structure. Did you know that the term originally referred to a step or pedestal before extending to foundations in construction?
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"Die Basis" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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