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im Grunde

basically

Meaning of im Grunde

in general; used to explain something simply

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German/ɪm ˈɡʁʊndə/
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What's the difference between im Grunde / grundsätzlich / im Wesentlichen / eigentlich / im Prinzip / ungefähr

🇩🇪German
im Grunde

basically — in general; used to explain something simply

B1Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
grundsätzlich

Generally, in principle; emphasizes the main rule or basic idea rather than details.

B1Very Often

Grundsätzlich ist dein Vorschlag gut, aber wir müssen noch ein paar Details ändern.

В целом твое предложение хорошее, но нам еще нужно изменить несколько деталей.

I
🇩🇪German
im Wesentlichen

Essentially, in the main; focuses on the core content without minor details.

B1Often

Im Wesentlichen hat sich an der Situation nichts geändert.

По существу ситуация не изменилась.

E
🇩🇪German
eigentlich

Actually, really; often softens a statement or shows the real thought.

B1Very Often

Eigentlich wollte ich heute früher nach Hause gehen.

Вообще-то я хотел сегодня уйти домой пораньше.

I
🇩🇪German
im Prinzip

In principle, basically; means something is generally true or possible, with small reservations.

B1Often

Im Prinzip hast du recht, aber die Umsetzung ist nicht so einfach.

В принципе ты прав, но реализация не так проста.

U
🇩🇪German
ungefähr

Approximately, around; used for an imprecise estimate of amount, time, or size.

B1Very Often

Wir kommen ungefähr um acht Uhr an.

Мы приедем примерно в восемь часов.

T
🇩🇪German
tatsächlich

Actually, indeed; emphasizes a fact that may confirm or surprise.

B1Very Often

Tatsächlich war das Ergebnis besser als erwartet.

На самом деле результат был лучше, чем ожидалось.

S
🇩🇪German
schließlich

After all, in the end; can point to a conclusion or a final argument.

B1Often

Schließlich haben wir uns doch für die kleinere Wohnung entschieden.

В конце концов мы всё-таки выбрали меньшую квартиру.

G
🇩🇪German
grob gesagt

Roughly speaking; gives a very simplified, not exact explanation.

B1Often

Grob gesagt dauert die Reise etwa drei Stunden.

Грубо говоря, поездка длится около трёх часов.

V
🇩🇪German
vereinfacht gesagt

Simplified, put simply; introduces an easy explanation of something complex.

B1Often

Vereinfacht gesagt spart das neue System Zeit und Geld.

Если говорить упрощённо, новая система экономит время и деньги.

I
🇩🇪German
im Allgemeinen

In general, usually; refers to a typical situation or broad observation.

B1Very Often

Im Allgemeinen sind die Menschen hier sehr freundlich.

В общем, люди здесь очень дружелюбные.

E
🇩🇪German
einfach

Simply; makes a statement more direct and easy, but does not always mean “simplified.”

B1Very Often

Ich kann dir das einfach erklären.

Я могу просто объяснить тебе это.

K
🇩🇪German
kurz gesagt

In short; introduces a very brief summary.

B1Often

Kurz gesagt, wir brauchen mehr Zeit für dieses Projekt.

Коротко говоря, нам нужно больше времени для этого проекта.

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im Grunde translation: basically. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce im Grunde

/ɪm ˈɡʁʊndə/

im Grunde translation

basically

im Grunde transcription

/ɪm ˈɡʁʊndə/

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allgemein; verwendet, um etwas einfach zu erklären

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