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basis / foundation
The basis, foundation, or starting point on which something is built or from which something develops. This can refer to ideas, arguments, relationships, or knowledge.
Vertrauen ist die Grundlage jeder guten Freundschaft.
Trust is the foundation of every good friendship.
on the basis of
A fixed expression meaning 'based on' or 'with the help of'. It introduces the justification for a decision or action.
Die Entscheidung wurde auf der Grundlage der neuesten Daten getroffen.
The decision was made on the basis of the latest data.
foundation
The lowest layer or supporting substructure of something physical, for example in a building. However, the word 'Fundament' (foundation) is more common for this.
Die alten Mauern stehen auf einer soliden Grundlage aus Stein.
The old walls stand on a solid foundation of stone.
The word is made up of 'Grund' (ground, basis) and 'Lage' (layer, position). So it literally describes the lowest layer on which everything else is built.
Die wissenschaftliche Studie bildet die Grundlage für die neue Theorie.
The scientific study forms the basis for the new theory.
The phrase 'auf der Grundlage von' (on the basis of) is a fixed expression meaning 'based on'. It is often used in formal, official, or scientific texts and takes the dative.
Der Angeklagte wurde auf der Grundlage von Zeugenaussagen verurteilt.
The defendant was convicted on the basis of witness statements.
Common verbs used with 'Grundlage' (basis/foundation) are 'die Grundlage schaffen' (to create the basis), 'die Grundlage legen' (to lay the foundation), or 'als Grundlage dienen' (to serve as the basis).
Mit diesem Kurs legen Sie die Grundlage für Ihre weitere Ausbildung.
With this course, you lay the foundation for your further education.
To express what something is the basis for, you usually use the preposition 'für' with the accusative or the genitive.
Eine gute Ausbildung ist die Grundlage für ein erfolgreiches Berufsleben.
A good education is the foundation for a successful professional life.
reason / ground
Grund and Grundlage can both explain what a decision is based on. Grund is the occasion or cause of the decision; Grundlage refers to the information or basis on which it is built. Ask about the reason with Grund, and about the basis for the decision with Grundlage.
Die Angaben zum Preis waren die Grundlage für die Ablehnung des Angebots.
The pricing information was the basis for rejecting the offer.
Der hohe Preis war der Grund für die Ablehnung des Angebots.
The high price was the reason the offer was rejected.
