English–Korean

“foundation” in Korean

Korean

Also바탕 (patang) · 토대 (todae)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkiban

Example

회사의 안정적인 발전은 기반에 달려 있다.hoe sa ui an jeong jeo gin pal jjeo neun ki ba ne tal lyeo it tta

The stable development of a company depends on its foundation.

Illustration for 기반 (foundation)

How to say “foundation” in Korean

“Foundation” in Korean is 기반 (kiban).

A stable support that allows a thing, condition, or organization to exist and develop.

Full entry for 기반: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 기반

건강한 사회는 튼튼한 기반 위에서 성장한다.keon gang han sa hoe neun teun teun han ki ban wi e seo seong jang han da

A healthy society thrives on a strong foundation.

Tips for using 기반

  • In formal Korean, it commonly describes the support behind institutions, systems, and long-term development, so it is useful when discussing how something is maintained or grows.

Other Korean words for “foundation”

꾸준한 연습이 실력의 바탕입니다.kku jun han yeon seu bi sil lyeo gui pa tang im ni da

Consistent practice is the foundation of skill.

단어 학습이 언어 능력의 토대다.ta neo hak sseu bi eo neo neung nyeo gui to dae da

Vocabulary learning is the foundation of language ability.

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