grundsätzlich/ˈɡʁʊntzɛt͡slɪç/fundamental; basic; in principle
grundsätzlich is a German adjective that means fundamental, basic, or in principle. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntzɛt͡slɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "grundsätzlicher" and "grundsätzlichsten".
Definitions
1.as a general rule; in principle; basically(in principle; generally speaking)
a.expressing that something applies in most or all cases, unless exceptions are stated
Grundsätzlich haben alle Mitarbeiter Anspruch auf Urlaub.—In principle, all employees are entitled to vacation.
b.indicating an attitude of being principled or firm about something
Er ist grundsätzlich dagegen, am Wochenende zu arbeiten.—He is fundamentally opposed to working on weekends.
2.basic; fundamental; essential(fundamental nature)
a.referring to something's essential character or core aspect
Es gibt grundlegende Unterschiede, aber grundsätzlich verfolgen wir das gleiche Ziel.—There are basic differences, but fundamentally we pursue the same goal.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | grundsätzlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | grundsätzlicher |
| Superlative | grundsätzlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "grundsätzlich" mean in English?
- "grundsätzlich" means fundamental, basic, or in principle. 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.
