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rudimentary in German

rudimentary in German is rudimentär, ansatzhaft, bruchstückhaft — rudimentary means basic or undeveloped; existing only in a simple or early form.

rudimentary in German

rudimentär
adj
Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.
ansatzhaft
adj
Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.
bruchstückhaft
adj
Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.
elementar
adj
Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.
grundlegend
adj
Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.

What does "rudimentary" mean?

  1. adj Basic or undeveloped; existing only in a simple or early form.
    "The clinic had only rudimentary equipment, but it was enough for basic checkups."

rudimentary in a sentence

  • The clinic had only rudimentary equipment, but it was enough for basic checkups.
  • His rudimentary grasp of French got him through the trip, just about.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "rudimentary" in German?

"rudimentary" in German is rudimentär, ansatzhaft, bruchstückhaft. rudimentary means: Basic or undeveloped; existing only in a simple or early form.

How do you use "rudimentary" in a sentence?

Example: "The clinic had only rudimentary equipment, but it was enough for basic checkups." In German, "rudimentary" is rudimentär, ansatzhaft, bruchstückhaft.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "rudimentary": rudimentär, ansatzhaft, bruchstückhaft, elementar, grundlegend.

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