base / support point
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base
A military facility or base that serves as a starting point for operations, for supplying forces, or for defending an area.
Die Marine unterhält mehrere Stützpunkte an strategisch wichtigen Küsten.
The navy maintains several bases on strategically important coasts.
base
A place that serves as a base or center for non-military activities, for example for rescue services, research expeditions, or logistics companies.
Die Berghütte dient als Stützpunkt für Rettungseinsätze in den Alpen.
The mountain hut serves as a base for rescue operations in the Alps.
support point
In a technical or mathematical context, a fixed point that serves as support, a bearing point, or a reference for a construction or system.
Der Hebel benötigt einen festen Stützpunkt, um seine volle Kraft zu entfalten.
The lever needs a fixed support point to develop its full force.
The word is made up of 'Stütze' (support) and 'Punkt' (point). It literally describes a point that serves as support or backing, which is the basis for all its meanings.
Die Forschungsstation in der Antarktis ist ein wichtiger Stützpunkt für Wissenschaftler.
The research station in Antarctica is an important base for scientists.
The context tells you whether a military, civilian, or technical 'Stützpunkt' (base/support point) is meant. Words like 'Armee' (army) or 'Marine' (navy) point to the military, 'Rettung' (rescue) or 'Expedition' (expedition) to civilian use, and 'Hebel' (lever) or 'Konstruktion' (construction) to technology.
Die Soldaten kehrten zu ihrem Stützpunkt zurück.
The soldiers returned to their base.
In military and civilian contexts, 'Stützpunkt' (base) is often combined with verbs such as 'errichten' (to establish/build), 'aufbauen' (to set up), 'unterhalten' (to maintain), or 'auflösen' (to dissolve/close down).
Das Militär plant, einen neuen Stützpunkt in der Region zu errichten.
The military plans to establish a new base in the region.
In the civilian meaning, a 'Stützpunkt' (base) often serves as a starting point for certain activities. Typical formulations are 'als Stützpunkt dienen' (to serve as a base) or 'einen Stützpunkt für etwas haben' (to have a base for something).
Das Basislager dient den Bergsteigern als Stützpunkt für den Aufstieg zum Gipfel.
The base camp serves the mountaineers as a base for the ascent to the summit.
basis / base
Both die Basis and der Stützpunkt can refer to locations from which military operations are launched. Basis is the broader, neutral term. Der Stützpunkt places greater emphasis on the specific facility and its strategic function, such as supplying or defending forces.
Der Stützpunkt im Süden versorgt die Truppen während des Einsatzes.
The base in the south supplies the troops during the operation.
Die Truppen starten ihren Einsatz von einer Basis im Süden.
The troops launch their operation from a base in the south.
