This is the 175th most frequent Macedonian word.
основа
The Macedonian word "основа" means "basis" or "foundation" in English.
Here, "основа" is used to mean the base or foundation of a geometrical figure.
Основата на пирамидата е квадрат.
The base of the pyramid is a square.
In this sentence, "основа" refers to the fundamental principle or basis of success.
Знаењето е основа за успех.
Knowledge is the basis for success.
Here, "основа" is part of the verb "основавме" (from "основам"), meaning to found or establish.