noun

das Prinzip, -ien

principle

Eine feste Regel oder Grundidee, nach der man handelt oder denkt.

The German word "Prinzip" is a noun that means "principle". It refers to a fundamental truth, proposition, or concept that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior, or for a chain of reasoning. Similar words in German include "Grundsatz" (basic principle) and "Leitgedanke" (guiding idea).

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Examples

Im Prinzip verstehe ich die Theorie.noun

In principle, I understand the theory.

Im Prinzip mag er einfache Lösungen.noun

In principle, he likes simple solutions.

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