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grundlegend

fundamental

Meaning of grundlegend

forming the base or most important part of something

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German/ˈɡʁʊntlɛɡənt/
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What's the difference between grundlegend / wesentlich / elementar / fundiert / tiefgreifend / basisnah

🇩🇪German
grundlegend

fundamental — forming the base or most important part of something

B2Often
W
🇩🇪German
wesentlich

Emphasizes that something is essential, significant, or of major importance.

B2Often

Die wesentlichen Punkte des Berichts sind klar formuliert.

Основные пункты отчёта сформулированы чётко.

E
🇩🇪German
elementar

Means basic, simplest, or primary in nature; often close to “necessary” or “foundational.”

B2Often

Elementare Kenntnisse der Mathematik sind hier erforderlich.

Здесь необходимы элементарные знания математики.

F
🇩🇪German
fundiert

More like “well-founded” or “solidly based”; not just basic, but supported by reliable grounds.

B2Often

Seine Entscheidung basiert auf fundierten Daten.

Его решение основано на обоснованных данных.

T
🇩🇪German
tiefgreifend

Highlights a strong and far-reaching effect; not just fundamental, but significantly changing something.

B2Often

Die Reform hatte tiefgreifende Folgen für das Bildungssystem.

Реформа имела далеко идущие последствия для системы образования.

B
🇩🇪German
basisnah

Close to “close to the base/foundation”; used infrequently and often sounds technical or professional.

B2Rarely

Die Planung ist basisnah und orientiert sich an den praktischen Anforderungen.

Планирование ориентировано на базовую основу и практические требования.

B
🇩🇪German
basal

Means “basic” or “underlying”; often used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts.

B2Rarely

Der Forscher untersuchte die basalen Funktionen des Nervensystems.

Исследователь изучал базовые функции нервной системы.

P
🇩🇪German
primär

Emphasizes priority, primary importance, or what comes first.

B2Often

Unser primäres Ziel ist die Sicherheit der Mitarbeiter.

Наша первоочередная цель — безопасность сотрудников.

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/ˈɡʁʊntlɛɡənt/

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fundamental

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/ˈɡʁʊntlɛɡənt/

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grundlegend meaning: what does it mean?

die Basis bildend oder der wichtigste Teil von etwas

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