NOUN
Grundlage/ˈɡʁʊntˌlaːɡə/basis; foundation; groundwork
Grundlage is a German noun that means basis, foundation, or groundwork. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntˌlaːɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Grundlagen".
Definitions
1.something serving as the base for an idea, process, or development(abstract concept)
a.basis for discussion or decision
Das Gesetz bildet die Grundlage für die Reform.—The law forms the basis for the reform.
b.foundation for scientific or intellectual work
Fundierte Kenntnisse sind die Grundlage erfolgreicher Forschung.—Sound knowledge is the foundation of successful research.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Grundlage | die Grundlagen |
| Genitive | der Grundlage | der Grundlagen |
| Dative | der Grundlage | den Grundlagen |
| Accusative | die Grundlage | die Grundlagen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Grundlage" mean in English?
- "Grundlage" means basis, foundation, or groundwork. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Grundlage"?
- "Grundlage" is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntˌlaːɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Grundlage" der, die, or das?
- "Grundlage" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Grundlage"?
- The plural of "Grundlage" is "Grundlagen".
- What part of speech is "Grundlage"?
- "Grundlage" is a noun in German.
