This is the 2254th most frequent German word.
fundament
Foundation; basis.
Describes the literal base of a physical structure.
Das Fundament eines Bauwerks muss stabil sein.
The foundation of a structure must be stable.
Metaphorically represents the basis for something abstract like a relationship.
Vertrauen bildet das Fundament einer guten Beziehung.
Trust forms the foundation of a good relationship.
Abstractly uses 'foundation' to signify core principles or fundamentals.