English–German

“fundamental” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fʊndamɛnˈtaːl/

Example

Das ist ein fundamentales Problem.

That is a fundamental problem.

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How to say “fundamental” in German

“Fundamental” in German is fundamental.

A foundation stone supporting the rest of a structure.

Full entry for fundamental: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fundamental

Auf fundamentaler Ebene müssen wir neu anfangen.

At a fundamental level, we need to start over.

Tips for using fundamental

  • In everyday German, grundlegend or wesentlich often sounds more natural than fundamental, which has a relatively formal register.

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