basic in Dutch
basic in Dutch is elementair, basis, basisch — basic means forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
basic in Dutch
elementair
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
basis
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
elementair
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
basisch
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.
basisbehoefte
A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
basisonderdeel
A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
basis
An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
basisonderdeel
An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
What does "basic" mean?
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adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
"Reading and writing are basic skills taught in primary school."
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adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
"Baking soda dissolved in water produces a basic solution."
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noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.
"Before we go further, let's cover the basics."
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basic in a sentence
- Reading and writing are basic skills taught in primary school.
- The hotel room was basic but clean.
- Baking soda dissolved in water produces a basic solution.
- Before we go further, let's cover the basics.
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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: "Reading and writing are basic skills taught in primary school." 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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