German word

Grundlage

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁʊntˌlaːgə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbasics

Example

Die Grundlagen der Grammatik sind wichtig.

The basics of grammar are important.

Illustration for Grundlage (basics)

More examples

Seine Erfahrung bildet die Grundlage für unsere Entscheidung.

His experience forms the basis for our decision.

Core concept

A solid base supports a plan, opinion, or action from underneath.

Common phrases

  • auf Grundlage von

    on the basis of

  • die Grundlage bilden

    form the basis

  • eine Grundlage legen

    lay a foundation

Similar words

Basis: A basic foundation for starting or supporting something.
Fundament: A firm foundation that gives a building or idea stability.
Voraussetzung: A condition that must exist for something to be possible.
Grund: A reason why something happens or a basis for a claim.

Definition in German

Der grundlegende Ausgangspunkt oder die Basis für eine Meinung, Planung oder Maßnahme.

Word origin

Grundlage combines German Grund, meaning ground or basis, with Lage, meaning position or situation, to form a compound for an underlying basis.

Usage tips

  • Grundlage is feminine, with the plural Grundlagen, as in die Grundlagen der Grammatik for the basics of grammar.

Other meanings

  • foundationnoun
  • groundsnoun

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