NOUN
Grundsatz/ˈɡʁʊntˌzat͡s/principle; tenet; fundamental rule
Grundsatz is a German noun that means principle, tenet, or fundamental rule. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntˌzat͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Grundsätze".
Definitions
1.a basic principle or fundamental rule that guides behavior, thought, or systems(general, abstract)
a.fundamental belief or guiding idea
Die Menschenrechte gehören zu den wichtigsten Grundsätzen unserer Gesellschaft.—Human rights are among the most important principles of our society.
b.general rule forming the basis for a course of action
Die Firma handelt nach festen Grundsätzen.—The company operates according to firm principles.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Grundsatz | die Grundsätze |
| Genitive | des Grundsatzes | der Grundsätze |
| Dative | dem Grundsatz | den Grundsätzen |
| Accusative | den Grundsatz | die Grundsätze |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Grundsatz" mean in English?
- "Grundsatz" means principle, tenet, or fundamental rule. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Grundsatz"?
- "Grundsatz" is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntˌzat͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Grundsatz" der, die, or das?
- "Grundsatz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Grundsatz"?
- The plural of "Grundsatz" is "Grundsätze".
- What part of speech is "Grundsatz"?
- "Grundsatz" is a noun in German.
