με βάση (X)

Translations

• based on
• on the basis of
• according to

Literal Translation

with base (X)

Forms

Usage Notes

Always followed by a noun or noun phrase in the accusative case. The noun 'βάση' remains in accusative form 'βάση' regardless of the gender/number of what follows. Very common in formal writing and speech.

Etymology

From the noun 'βάση' (base, foundation) combined with the preposition 'με' (with). The phrase developed as a formal way to introduce the foundation or reasoning behind something.

Cultural Context

Commonly used in academic, journalistic, and formal writing to introduce the premise or foundation upon which an argument, decision, or action is built. Very frequent in Greek formal discourse.

• Think 'with base' - you're building your argument on a solid foundation
• Remember 'basis' in English comes from the same root as Greek 'βάση'