das Fundament
Translation
foundation, basis, base, groundwork
Examples
Das Haus hat ein solides Fundament.
The house has a solid foundation.
Vertrauen ist das Fundament einer Freundschaft.
Trust is the foundation of a friendship.
Grammar Patterns
to lay the foundation ((for sth.)) They are laying the foundation for the new house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grundlage, Basis
Etymology
From Latin 'fundamentum' (foundation), from 'fundare' (to found). It's a cognate of the English word 'foundation'.
Memory Tips
Looks and sounds very similar to the English 'foundation'. It's used for both the literal foundation of a building and the metaphorical foundation of a relationship.