Adjective / Adverb
grundsätzlich
Pronunciation: /ɡʁʊntˈzɛtslɪç/
based on principle
A2
rank #1,036
Meanings
Adjective
- based on principle
- fundamental, elementary, principial
Adverb
- in principle, generally, as a rule (but with exceptions)
- absolutely, categorically (without exception)
Example sentence
Für mich ist das eine grundsätzliche Frage.
For me that is a matter of principle.
Usage
- eine grundsätzliche Frage — As an adjective, grundsätzlich can mean fundamental or principled.
- grundsätzlich zustimmen — As an adverb, it can mean agree in principle.
Über diese grundsätzliche Frage müssen wir zuerst sprechen.
We must discuss this fundamental question first.