Noun
die Basis
Pronunciation: /ˈbaːzɪs/
basis (foundation, principle)
A2
rank #950
plural Basen
Meanings
Noun
- basis (foundation, principle)
- base
- local organization of a party, the grass roots
- of a surface
Example sentence
Vertrauen ist die Basis jeder guten Beziehung.
Trust is the basis of every good relationship.
Word forms
singular
die Basis
plural
die Basen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Basis
Accusativedie Basis
Dativeder Basis
Genitiveder Basis
Plural
Nominativedie Basen
Accusativedie Basen
Dativeden Basen
Genitiveder Basen
Usage
- auf dieser Basis — A fixed expression for the foundation of an agreement or plan.
- die Basis → die Basen — The plural replaces -is with -en.
Auf dieser Basis können wir weiterarbeiten.
We can continue working on this basis.