Grund/ɡʁʊnt/reason; ground; basis
Grund is a German noun that means reason, ground, or basis. It is pronounced /ɡʁʊnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gründe".
Definitions
1.reason for something; justification(cause, explanation)
a.cause or explanation for an action or event
Was ist der Grund für deine Entscheidung?—What is the reason for your decision?
b.justification or motive for doing something
Er hatte keinen Grund zu lügen.—He had no reason to lie.
2.the ground; the soil; earth underfoot(physical surface)
a.the surface of the earth; soil
Die Blumen wachsen im Grund des Gartens.—The flowers grow in the soil of the garden.
3.basis or foundation of something abstract(foundation, basis)
a.that which serves as the underlying basis
Seine Theorie hat keinen wissenschaftlichen Grund.—His theory has no scientific basis.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Grund | die Gründe |
| Genitive | des Grunds | der Gründe |
| Dative | dem Grund | den Gründen |
| Accusative | den Grund | die Gründe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Grund" mean in English?
- "Grund" means reason, ground, or basis. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Grund"?
- "Grund" is pronounced /ɡʁʊnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Grund" der, die, or das?
- "Grund" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Grund"?
- The plural of "Grund" is "Gründe".
- What part of speech is "Grund"?
- "Grund" is a noun in German.
