die Grundlage

1.

the basics, the foundation

(ONLY in the figurative sense. Not for actual, physical fundaments or foundations.)
Examples
  • Teamarbeit bildet die Grundlage für unseren Erfolg.
  • Teamwork forms the basis for our success.

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rteabeault
rteabeault

“Not for actual funaments” should be “Not for actual fundaments”

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Emanuel
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Fixed, thanks!!

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

Grundlage has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the basics, the foundation .

What is the gender of 'Grundlage'?

die

What is the plural of 'Grundlage'?

die Grundlagen

What is 'Grundlage' related to?

The word 'Grundlage' is related to Grund and Lage.

Where can I learn more about 'Grundlage'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.