Sohlplatte

foundation slab

noun ZOL-plat-eh Rare

Also means

base slab

Usage Note

Sohlplatte is the reinforced concrete slab that forms the base of a building, distributing all loads across the ground; it acts as both foundation and floor for the lowest level.

Examples

"Die Sohlplatte wurde in einem Guss ohne Unterbrechung betoniert."

Natural Translation

The foundation slab was concreted in a single pour without interruption.

Literal Translation

The foundation-slab was in a single-pour without interruption concreted.

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