pamatas

== Lithuanian == === Etymology === Nominal formation from pa- (“after-, under-”) + mat-, the o-grade of mèsti (“to throw, drop”). Cognate with Latvian pamats (“foundation; framework (of a wall)”), Old Prussian pamatis (“sole (of foot or shoe)”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [²ˈpɑːmɐtɐs] Rhymes: -ɑːmɐtɐs Syllabification: pã‧ma‧tas === Noun === pãmatas m (plural pamatai̇̃) stress pattern 3b lower part of a structure; foundation ==== Usage notes ==== The singular forms are rarely used. Usually used in the plural forms. ==== Declension ==== === References ===