der Eckpfeiler
/ˈɛkˌpfaɪ̯lɐ/ noun · masculine C2- pillar (in the corner of a room)
- cornerstone (all senses) · Wenn Kultur das Fundament einer Gesellschaft ist, dann ist Sprache der Eckpfeiler der Kultur. If culture is the bedrock of a society, then language is the cornerstone of culture.
Genitive des Eckpfeilers · Plural die Eckpfeiler
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Eckpfeiler | die Eckpfeiler |
| Accusative | den Eckpfeiler | die Eckpfeiler |
| Dative | dem Eckpfeiler | den Eckpfeilern |
| Genitive | des Eckpfeilers | der Eckpfeiler |
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