grundlegend
alapvető
Etwas ist sehr wichtig und bildet die Basis für alles Weitere.
The German word "grundlegend" is an adjective meaning "fundamental" or "basic". It is formed from the noun "Grund" (meaning "ground", "basis", or "reason") and the verb "legen" (meaning "to lay" or "to put"). Together, it conveys the idea of something that lays the foundation or forms the basis.
Similar words:
- fundamental
- wesentlich (essential)
- elementar (elementary)
Differences:
- Grundlegend emphasizes the foundational or basic nature of something.
- Wesentlich more strongly highlights something’s importance or essential characteristic.
- Elementar often refers to something simple or elementary, sometimes more basic than grundlegend.
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Examples
Diese Theorie ist grundlegend für unser Verständnis.adjective
Ez az elmélet alapvető a megértésünkhöz.
Seine Ansichten sind grundlegend verschieden.adverb
A nézetei alapvetően különböznek.
Die Änderungen waren grundlegend für den Erfolg des Projekts.adjective
A változtatások alapvetőek voltak a projekt sikeréhez.
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