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βάση
base /ˈvasi/
nounA1#445 most common
Also: foundation, basis
Example sentences
Η βάση της πυραμίδας είναι μεγάλη.
The base of the pyramid is large.
Βάζω το βιβλίο στη βάση του τραπεζιού.
I put the book on the base of the table.
Η βάση της ομάδας είναι οι καλοί παίκτες.
The base of the team is the good players.
Πρέπει να χτίσουμε μια σταθερή βάση για το έργο μας.
We need to build a solid base for our project.
Η βάση των δεδομένων περιέχει πολλές πληροφορίες.
The database contains a lot of information.
Αυτή η βάση είναι απαραίτητη για την επιστήμη.
This base is essential for science.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | βάση | βάσεις |
| Genitive | βάσης | βάσεων |
| Accusative | βάση | βάσεις |
| Vocative | βάση | βάσεις |
Word family
βάσειςbases
βασικόςbasic
βασίζωto base
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'βάση' meaning 'base' originates from Ancient Greek 'βάσις' (basis), which referred to a foundation or pedestal. This term was used in various contexts to denote a base or support structure. The word has been borrowed into English and other languages, particularly in scientific and technical contexts.
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