German word

fundiert

Pronunciation

IPA/fʊnˈdiːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectivesolid

Example

Er hat eine fundierte Ausbildung.

He has a solid education.

Illustration for fundiert (solid)

More examples

Sie verfügt über fundierte Kenntnisse in Physik.

She has solid knowledge of physics.

Core concept

A building of knowledge or an argument rests on a firm foundation of expertise and evidence.

Common phrases

  • fundierte Kenntnisse

    solid knowledge

  • fundiert argumentieren

    argue on a sound basis

  • fundierte Entscheidung

    well-substantiated decision

Similar words

begründet: Supported by reasons that show it is reasonable and justified.
glaubwürdig: Likely to be trusted because it seems convincing and raises little doubt.
gründlich: Carried out thoroughly and carefully, without skipping steps.
solide: Sound, dependable, and stable in structure or quality.

Definition in German

Auf solider fachlicher Grundlage beruhend; besonders bei Kenntnissen oder Argumenten verwendet.

Word origin

Fundiert is formed from German fundieren, ultimately from Latin fundare, meaning 'to lay a foundation'.

Usage tips

  • Fundiert usually describes knowledge, arguments, or training with a sound basis, so 'well-founded' is often more precise than merely 'thorough'.

Other meanings

  • well-foundedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • fundierenprovide a foundationverb
  • Fundierungfoundationnoun

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