ADJECTIVE
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.forming the basis or essence; fundamental(quality, principle)
a.fundamental, basic
Das ist eine grundsätzliche Frage, die zuerst geklärt werden muss.—That is a fundamental question that must be clarified first.
2.in principle; as a general rule(attitude, approach)
a.generally, as a rule
Ich bin grundsätzlich damit einverstanden.—In principle, I agree with that.
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.
