NOUN
Grundlagenforschung/ˈɡʁʊntlaːɡn̩ˌfɔʁʃʊŋ/basic research; fundamental research
Grundlagenforschung is a German noun that means basic research or fundamental research. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntlaːɡn̩ˌfɔʁʃʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Grundlagenforschungen".
Definitions
1.systematic research aimed at gaining new fundamental knowledge, without immediate practical application(science, research)
a.scientific investigation to discover basic principles or facts
Die Grundlagenforschung legt das Fundament für spätere technologische Entwicklungen.—Basic research lays the foundation for later technological developments.
b.academic research not driven by specific commercial goals
Viele Universitäten betreiben intensiv Grundlagenforschung.—Many universities are heavily engaged in basic research.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Grundlagenforschung | die Grundlagenforschungen |
| Genitive | der Grundlagenforschung | der Grundlagenforschungen |
| Dative | der Grundlagenforschung | den Grundlagenforschungen |
| Accusative | die Grundlagenforschung | die Grundlagenforschungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Grundlagenforschung" mean in English?
- "Grundlagenforschung" means basic research or fundamental research. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Grundlagenforschung"?
- "Grundlagenforschung" is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntlaːɡn̩ˌfɔʁʃʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Grundlagenforschung" der, die, or das?
- "Grundlagenforschung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Grundlagenforschung"?
- The plural of "Grundlagenforschung" is "Grundlagenforschungen".
- What part of speech is "Grundlagenforschung"?
- "Grundlagenforschung" is a noun in German.
