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basic in Dutch

basic in Dutch is elementair, basis, basisch — basic means forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.

basic in Dutch

elementair
adj
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
basis
adj
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
elementair
adj
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
basisch
adj
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.
basisbehoefte
noun
A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
basisonderdeel
noun
A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
basis
noun
An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
basisonderdeel
noun
An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.

What does "basic" mean?

  1. adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
    "You need only basic cooking skills to follow this simple recipe."
  2. adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
    "Soap is slightly basic, which helps it break down grease."
  3. noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.
    "The course teaches the basics of first aid in just one evening."
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basic in a sentence

  • You need only basic cooking skills to follow this simple recipe.
  • Reading and writing are basic skills taught in primary school.
  • Soap is slightly basic, which helps it break down grease.
  • Litmus paper turns blue when you dip it in a basic liquid.

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What is "basic" in Dutch?
"basic" in Dutch is elementair, basis, basisch. basic means: Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
How do you use "basic" in a sentence?
Example: "You need only basic cooking skills to follow this simple recipe." In Dutch, "basic" is elementair, basis, basisch.
Are there other ways to say "basic" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "basic": elementair, basis, basisch, basisbehoefte, basisonderdeel.
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