ADVERB
im Grundebasically; essentially; fundamentally
im Grunde is a German adverb that means basically, essentially, or fundamentally.
Definitions
1.basically; essentially; when considering the most important aspect(in essence)
a.used to express that something is true in its basic aspects, despite possible exceptions or complications
Im Grunde hast du recht, aber es gibt noch andere Faktoren zu berücksichtigen.—Basically, you are right, but there are other factors to consider.
b.used to downplay differences or emphasize a key similarity
Wir sind im Grunde alle gleich.—We are all basically the same.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "im Grunde" mean in English?
- "im Grunde" means basically, essentially, or fundamentally. It is a German adverb.
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- "im Grunde" is a adverb in German.
