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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Grundgesetz | die Grundgesetze |
| Genitive | des Grundgesetzes | der Grundgesetze |
| Dative | dem Grundgesetz | den Grundgesetzen |
| Accusative | das Grundgesetz | die 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.
