NOUN
Grundlage/ˈɡʁʊntˌlaːɡə/basic principle; foundation; fundamentals
Grundlage is a German noun that means basic principle, foundation, or fundamentals. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntˌlaːɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Grundlagen".
Definitions
1.basic principle or fundamental element of a subject or area(general, knowledge)
a.essential concepts that form the basis for further knowledge
Bevor wir weitermachen, müssen wir die Grundlagen der Mathematik verstehen.—Before we continue, we need to understand the fundamentals of mathematics.
b.starting points or foundation for something
Die Grundlagen für das neue Projekt wurden gestern gelegt.—The foundations for the new project were laid yesterday.
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 basic principle, foundation, or fundamentals. 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.
