grondslag

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch grondslag. Equivalent to grond +‎ slag.

Noun

grondslag (plural grondslae)

1. foundation, basis

   Synonym: fondament

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of grond +‎ slag.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣrɔnt.slɑx/

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• Hyphenation: grond‧slag

Noun

grondslag m (plural grondslagen)

1. (figurative) foundation, basis

   Synonyms: basis, fundament

2. (literally) foundation of a building, basis; originally specifically one consisting of posts placed in the ground

Descendants

• Afrikaans: grondslag
• → German: Grundschlag (calque)
• → West Frisian: grûnslach (calque)