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tragende Säule: key pillar — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

Dictionarytragende Säule

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tragende Säule

key pillar

a central supporting element without which a system, organization, or strategy would be significantly weakened

IPA/ˈtʁaːɡn̩də ˈzɔɪ̯lə/

Both words are stressed; the main phrase stress commonly falls on Säule.

Meaning 1neutral · 90%

a central supporting element without which a system, organization, or strategy would be significantly weakened

Der Mittelstand gilt als tragende Säule der regionalen Wirtschaft.

Sie war über Jahre eine tragende Säule des Teams.

Eine verlässliche Pflegeversicherung ist eine tragende Säule des Sozialsystems.

The expression is usually metaphorical and denotes foundational structural importance.

tragende Säule der Wirtschaft — key pillar of the economy

Call something a tragende Säule when it plays a foundational supporting role, not merely when it is useful.

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What does tragende Säule usually mean figuratively?

The expression is usually metaphorical and denotes foundational structural importance.