grondvest

Dutch

Etymology

From grond +‎ vest, likely a calque of German Grundfeste.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣrɔnt.fɛst/

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• Hyphenation: grond‧vest

Noun

grondvest f or n (plural grondvesten)

1. (now chiefly figurative) foundation, principle

   Synonyms: basis, beginsel, fundament, grondslag

2. (literal) foundation of an edifice

   Synonyms: fundament, fundering

   Het gebouw schudde op zijn grondvesten.

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