Noun
der Eckpfeiler
Pronunciation: /ˈɛkˌpfaɪ̯lɐ/
cornerstone (all senses)
C2
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plural Eckpfeiler
Meanings
Noun
- cornerstone (all senses)
- pillar (in the corner of a room)
Example sentence
Wenn Kultur das Fundament einer Gesellschaft ist, dann ist Sprache der Eckpfeiler der Kultur.
If culture is the bedrock of a society, then language is the cornerstone of culture.
Word forms
singular
der Eckpfeiler
plural
die Eckpfeiler
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Eckpfeiler
Accusativeden Eckpfeiler
Dativedem Eckpfeiler
Genitivedes Eckpfeilers
Plural
Nominativedie Eckpfeiler
Accusativedie Eckpfeiler
Dativeden Eckpfeilern
Genitiveder Eckpfeiler
Usage
- ein Eckpfeiler des Plans — a cornerstone of the plan; an essential supporting element
- Eckpfeiler / Eckstein — a corner pillar / a corner stone; related architectural words
Gegenseitiges Vertrauen ist ein Eckpfeiler ihrer Zusammenarbeit.
Mutual trust is a cornerstone of their cooperation.