Translation of "cornerstone" into Norwegian

hjørnestein, grunnstein, grunnlag are the top translations of "cornerstone" into Norwegian.

cornerstone noun grammar

A ceremonial stone set at the corner of a building, joining two exterior walls, and often inscribed with the starting and completion dates of construction, the name of the architect and owner, and other details. [..]

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  • hjørnestein

    noun masculine

    that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central [..]

    Spock's suggestion, so controversial at first, proved to be the cornerstone of peace.

    Spocks forslag, som først var så kontroversielt, viste seg å være hjørnesteinen til fred.

  • grunnstein

    ceremonial stone set at the corner of a building

    We can get the date and place of origin off the cornerstone.

    Vi kan se dato og opprinnelsessted på grunnsteinen.

  • grunnlag

    noun

    Knowledge of corn cultivation, combined with access to other natural resources, was the cornerstone of Cahokia’s civilization.

    Kunnskapen om dyrking av mais sammen med tilgangen til andre naturressurser var grunnlaget for Cahokias sivilisasjon.

  • basis

    noun

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