NOUN

Grundgesetz/ˈɡʁʊntɡəˌzɛt͡s/Basic Law; constitution

Grundgesetz is a German noun that means Basic Law or constitution. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntɡəˌzɛt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Grundgesetze".

Definitions

1.the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany, fundamental law(law, Germany)

a.the official name for the German constitution

Das Grundgesetz wurde 1949 verabschiedet.The Basic Law was passed in 1949.

b.legal foundation of the German state

Die Menschenrechte sind im Grundgesetz verankert.Human rights are enshrined in the Basic Law.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Grundgesetzdie Grundgesetze
Genitivedes Grundgesetzesder Grundgesetze
Dativedem Grundgesetzden Grundgesetzen
Accusativedas Grundgesetzdie Grundgesetze

Frequently asked questions

What does "Grundgesetz" mean in English?
"Grundgesetz" means Basic Law or constitution. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Grundgesetz"?
"Grundgesetz" is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntɡəˌzɛt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Grundgesetz" der, die, or das?
"Grundgesetz" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Grundgesetz"?
The plural of "Grundgesetz" is "Grundgesetze".
What part of speech is "Grundgesetz"?
"Grundgesetz" is a noun in German.

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