основание
Translation of основание
foundation
Russian word in Latin letters: osnovanie
Meaning of основание
то, на чём строится или держится что-то
the base on which something is built

Pronunciation
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The old barn still has a solid foundation.
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У старого сарая до сих пор прочное основание.
The house has a strong stone foundation.
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У дома прочное каменное основание.
основание synonyms
What's the difference between основание, фундамент, основа, and база
The concrete foundation of a building; very common.
Mostly figurative: what something is built on.
Base, starting level; conversational.
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основание meaning: what does it mean?
the base on which something is built
основание pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
основание is pronounced as [ɐsnɐˈvanʲɪjə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
основание definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The old barn still has a solid foundation. Translation: У старого сарая до сих пор прочное основание.
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