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noun

основа

basis

Meaning of основа

Русский

то, на чём что-то строится или держится

English

the main part or foundation of something

basis

Pronunciation

Russian
[ɐsˈnovə]
Russian (Russia)

основа with English translation

основа usage examples

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

Честность — основа их соглашения.

Honesty is the basis of their agreement.

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

Эта книга — основа фильма.

This book is the basis of the film.

основа synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between основа, база, основание, and фундамент

база
🇷🇺Russian

Conversational; common in на базе (on the basis of).

B2very often
🇷🇺Russian

Formal: grounds, a reason, на основании.

B2often

Advanced: broader words

Ф
🇷🇺Russian
фундамент

Figurative: a solid base, like a house foundation.

B2often

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основа meaning: what does it mean?

the main part or foundation of something

основа pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

основа is pronounced as [ɐsˈnovə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

основа definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Honesty is the basis of their agreement. Translation: Честность — основа их соглашения.

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