foundation

Grundlage, Fundament

Die grundlegenden Ideen, Tatsachen oder Arbeiten, auf denen etwas aufgebaut wird.

In einfachem Englisch: The basic ideas, facts, or work that something develops from.

• Trust is the foundation of our friendship.
• This course gives you a solid foundation in science.
• Her early research laid the foundations for later discoveries.

So benutzt man es: foundation for something (Regular practice provides a foundation for improvement.); foundation of something (Honesty is the foundation of their relationship.); foundation in something (Students need a good foundation in mathematics.)

Synonyme: basis, base

Häufige Wendungen: lay the foundation, solid foundation, foundation for something

Fundament

Der feste Unterbau eines Gebäudes, der sein Gewicht trägt.

In einfachem Englisch: The strong base under a building that supports its weight.

• The house has a deep foundation.
• Workers are digging the foundations.
• Cracks in the foundation worried the owner.

Synonyme: base, footing

Häufige Wendungen: house foundation, concrete foundation, lay a foundation, solid foundation

Stiftung

Eine Organisation, die Geld oder andere Hilfe für gemeinnützige Zwecke bereitstellt.

In einfachem Englisch: An organization that provides money or other help for useful public causes.

• The foundation helps children learn to read.
• She donated money to a medical foundation.
• Several foundations support our research.

Synonyme: charity

Häufige Wendungen: charitable foundation, private foundation, foundation grant

Foundation, Make-up

Schminke, die auf das Gesicht aufgetragen wird, um einen gleichmäßigen Hautton zu erzielen.

In einfachem Englisch: Makeup spread over the face to give the skin an even color.

• She wears foundation every day.
• This foundation matches my skin color.
• Apply a little foundation with a clean brush.

Häufige Wendungen: apply foundation, liquid foundation, foundation brush

Gründung

Das Gründen einer Organisation, eines Unternehmens oder eines Staates.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of starting an organization, business, or country.

• The club has grown since its foundation.
• They celebrated the university’s foundation with a concert.
• The foundation of the company created many jobs.

So benutzt man es: foundation of something (The foundation of the school dates back to 1850.)

Synonyme: establishment, founding

Häufige Wendungen: foundation of something, since its foundation