No. 809 in Arabic

الأساس

The foundation; the basis.

In a sentence

الأساس لجميع العلوم هو الفهم.
The foundation of all sciences is understanding.
Here, 'الأساس' translates to 'the foundation', signifying the fundamental principle or main element upon which all sciences rely.
تم بناء المنزل على الأساس المتين.
The house was built on a solid foundation.
In this sentence, 'الأساس' refers to the structural base of the house, indicating its literal role in construction.
يعتبر التعليم الأساس لتحقيق التنمية المستدامة.
Education is considered the foundation for achieving sustainable development.
Here, 'الأساس' is used metaphorically to describe education as an essential pillar for achieving broader societal goals.

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