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basic in German

basic in German is grundlegend, elementar, wesentlich — basic means forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.

basic in German

grundlegend
adj
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
elementar
adj
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
wesentlich
adj
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
einfach
adj
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
anspruchslos
adj
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
elementar
adj
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
funktional
adj
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
simpel
adj
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
basisch
adj
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.

What does "basic" mean?

  1. adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
    "Reading and writing are basic skills taught in primary school."
  2. adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
    "Baking soda dissolved in water produces a basic solution."
  3. noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.
    "Before we go further, let's cover the basics."

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 German?

"basic" in German is grundlegend, elementar, wesentlich. 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 German, "basic" is grundlegend, elementar, wesentlich.

Are there other ways to say "basic" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "basic": grundlegend, elementar, wesentlich, einfach, anspruchslos, funktional.

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