pundasyon

foundation; base; groundworknoun

Alternative meanings

The base or support on which something stands; it can also refer to a foundation organization depending on context.

Pronunciation

poon-dah-SYON

Root and affixes

A loanword from Spanish fundación, adapted in Cebuano/Bisaya as pundasyon or pundasiyon.

Variants or conjugations

pundasiyon; fundasyon; patukoranan; saligan

Related words and expressions

base; support; organization; institution; establishment

Meaning and usage notes

For a foundation as an organization, organisasyon or institution may also fit depending on context. For a physical base or structural foundation, pundasyon is very clear.