ADJECTIVE
grundsätzlich/ˈɡʁʊntzɛt͡slɪç/fundamental; in principle; generally
grundsätzlich is a German adjective that means fundamental, in principle, or generally. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntzɛt͡slɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "grundsätzlicher" and "grundsätzlichsten".
Definitions
1.concerning the basic nature or principle of something; fundamental(general quality)
a.forming the basis or foundation; fundamental
Das ist ein grundlegendes, grundsätzliches Problem.—That is a basic, fundamental problem.
2.in principle; generally(adverbially: in principle)
a.in essence, as a general rule, usually
Ich bin grundsätzlich damit einverstanden.—I am generally in agreement with that.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | grundsätzlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | grundsätzlicher |
| Superlative | grundsätzlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "grundsätzlich" mean in English?
- "grundsätzlich" means fundamental, in principle, or generally. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "grundsätzlich"?
- "grundsätzlich" is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntzɛt͡slɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "grundsätzlich"?
- The comparative of "grundsätzlich" is "grundsätzlicher" and the superlative is "grundsätzlichsten".
- What part of speech is "grundsätzlich"?
- "grundsätzlich" is a adjective in German.
