der Grund

Plural: die Gründe
Based on: *ghren-
Goethe B1 Noun #33 Noun
  1. the reason
  2. a bottom, ground
1.

the reason

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  • Wenn das kein guter Grund ist, was dann?
  • If that isn't a good reason, then what is?
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2.

a bottom, ground

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  • Das ist mein Grund und Boden.
  • This is my property/land.
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Word of the Day – “der Grund”

"der Grund" is the German brother of "ground". Today, we'll learn where it comes from and how it connects with reason, thoroughness and founding a business.

Vocab: der Grund, aufgrund, grundsätzlich, gründen,begründen

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Learning Quiz – “der Grund” and its Family

In today's quiz, we'll explore the meaning(s) and usage of der Grund, and see what other words there are in the family.

Vocab: der Grund, Grund für, aus diesem Grund, begründen, gründen, der Abgrund, die Grundlage

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How many meanings does the German word 'Grund' have?

Grund has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the reason, 2. a bottom, ground.

What is the gender of 'Grund'?

der

What is the plural of 'Grund'?

die Gründe

What is 'Grund' related to?

The word 'Grund' is related to *ghren-.

Where can I learn more about 'Grund'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Grund':

Word of the Day – “der Grund”
"der Grund" is the German brother of "ground". Today, we'll learn where it comes from and how it connects with reason, thoroughness and founding a business.
Vocab: der Grund, aufgrund, grundsätzlich, gründen,begründen
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Learning Quiz – “der Grund” and its Family
In today's quiz, we'll explore the meaning(s) and usage of der Grund, and see what other words there are in the family.
Vocab: der Grund, Grund für, aus diesem Grund, begründen, gründen, der Abgrund, die Grundlage
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