No. 4,805 in Dutch
foundation
The Dutch word "foundation" translates to "a base or groundwork that supports something, such as a structure, organization, or idea."
In a sentence
De stichting biedt ondersteuning aan lokale projecten.
The foundation offers support to local projects.
Here, 'foundation' refers to an organization or entity established for specific objectives.
De fundering van het gebouw moet stevig zijn.
The foundation of the building must be solid.
In this sentence, 'foundation' refers to the structural base of a building or construction, ensuring stability.
Het concept vormt de basis van een solide argument.
The concept forms the foundation of a solid argument.
In this context, 'foundation' is used metaphorically to denote the underlying basis or principle supporting an idea or argument.
Hear it in real podcasts
The recording above is a synthetic voice. Hear how people say “foundation” in actual Dutch podcasts.
Find “foundation” in podcastsLearn it from shows you like
LangTurbo plays Dutch podcasts with a transcript and the English under every line. Tap a word like this one and it tells you what it means right there. For iPhone, iPad and Android.
Learning English?
LangTurbo plays real English podcasts with every line translated into Nederlands, and tells you what any word means in that sentence. For iPhone, iPad and Android.
Dutch books and courses on Amazon (an affiliate link: a purchase through it supports this site).