No. 8,435 in Dutch
grondslag
Foundation; basis.
In a sentence
De grondslag van hun argument is niet solid.
The foundation of their argument is not solid.
In this sentence, 'grondslag' is used to mean a foundational basis or core component of something, providing the support on which it relies.
Dit idee vormt de grondslag voor hun samenwerking.
This idea forms the foundation for their collaboration.
Here, 'grondslag' refers to the fundamental principle or idea that underpins and motivates the collaboration.
De wetgeving heeft een filosofische grondslag.
The legislation has a philosophical basis.
'Grondslag' in this sentence is used to describe the underlying philosophical approach or basis that guides and informs the legislation.
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