cornerstone

ˈkɔrnərˌstoʊn
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Translation of cornerstone into German

Noun

1.

foundation

basic part on which existence or success depends
  • Trust is the cornerstone of their relationship.Vertrauen ist das Fundament ihrer Beziehung.
2.

building

TECH.
stone forming the base at a building's corner
TECH.
  • The cornerstone was laid with great ceremony.Der Grundstein wurde feierlich gelegt.
3.

ceremonial

TECH.
stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with details
TECH.
Grundstein mEckstein m
  • The architect's name was on the cornerstone.Der Name des Architekten stand auf dem Grundstein.
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Expressions with cornerstone: examples in English and translations in German

Grundpfeiler des Systems
Trust is the cornerstone of the system.
den Grundstein legen
einleiten
The company will lay the cornerstone of its new strategy.

Images of cornerstone

  • cornerstone: stone forming the base at a building's corner
    (building) Grundstein
  • cornerstone: stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with details
    (ceremonial) Grundstein

Synonyms and analogies of cornerstone in English

Examples of cornerstone in a sentence

  • Innovation serves as the cornerstone of their business strategy.
  • The building's cornerstone was engraved with the date.
  • A time capsule was placed beneath the cornerstone.
  • The cornerstone was laid with great ceremony.

Translations of "cornerstone" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derEckpfeilernm.

Majority rule is a cornerstone of fair elections and political representation.

Die Mehrheitsregel ist ein Eckpfeiler fairer Wahlen und politischer Repräsentation.

derGrundsteinnm.

Inclusiveness is the cornerstone of equality and fairness in our society.

Inklusivität ist der Grundstein für Gleichheit und Fairness in unserer Gesellschaft.

Grundpfeilern.

User feedback was designed as the cornerstone of the system from the beginning.

Nutzerfeedback wurde von Anfang an als Grundpfeiler des Systems konzipiert.

derEcksteinnm.

The rock that the builders rejected has become our cornerstone.

Der Stein, den die Bauleute verwarfen, wurde zum Eckstein.

dieGrundlagenf.

Cultural heritage is the cornerstone of national identity and pride.

Das kulturelle Erbe bildet die Grundlage nationaler Identität und Stolz.

dasFundamentnn.

Fair and unbiased reporting is the cornerstone of ethical journalism.

Faire und unvoreingenommene Berichterstattung ist das Fundament des ethischen Journalismus.

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Other translations for cornerstone:

  • Basisnf.
  • Bausteinnm.
  • Kernstücknn.
  • Eckpunktnm.
  • Pfeilernm.
  • Herzstücknn.

cornerstone: Examples and translations in context

After years of marriage, spousal affection remained a cornerstone of their relationship.

Auch nach Jahren der Ehe blieb die eheliche Zuneigung ein Eckpfeiler ihrer Beziehung.

The court's independence is a cornerstone of genuine separation of powers in practice.

Die Unabhängigkeit des Gerichts ist ein Eckpfeiler echter Gewaltenteilung in der Praxis.

Activists fight for freedom of thought as a cornerstone of personal liberty.

Aktivisten kämpfen für die Gedankenfreiheit als Eckpfeiler der persönlichen Freiheit.

The government promotes homeownership as a cornerstone of economic stability.

Die Regierung fördert den Eigenheimbesitz als Eckpfeiler der wirtschaftlichen Stabilität.

The virgin birth is a cornerstone of faith for countless believers.

Die Jungfrauengeburt ist ein Eckpfeiler des Glaubens für unzählige Gläubige.

This rule is untouchable, a cornerstone of our organization's mission and values.

Diese Regel ist unantastbar, ein Eckpfeiler der Mission und Werte unserer Organisation.

A cornerstone of democracy is the right to non-violent public protest.

Ein Eckpfeiler der Demokratie ist das Recht auf gewaltlosen öffentlichen Protest.

Topical treatment remains the cornerstone for the management of melasma.

Eine topische Behandlung bleibt der Eckpfeiler für die Handhabung von Melasma.

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