grondslag

== Afrikaans == === Etymology === From Dutch grondslag. Equivalent to grond +‎ slag. === Noun === grondslag (plural grondslae) foundation, basis Synonym: fondament == Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of grond +‎ slag. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɣrɔnt.slɑx/ Hyphenation: grond‧slag === Noun === grondslag m (plural grondslagen, no diminutive) (figurative) foundation, basis Synonyms: basis, fundament (literally) foundation of a building, basis; originally specifically one consisting of posts placed in the ground ==== Descendants ==== Afrikaans: grondslag → German: Grundschlag (calque) → West Frisian: grûnslach (calque)