Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Grund

Translation (Übersetzung) reason, ground, basis, foundation
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɡʁʊnt]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
basic vocabulary A1-level multiple meanings common noun
A fundamental noun with multiple meanings including reason/cause, ground/soil, and foundation/basis. Often used with prepositions like 'aus', 'auf', 'im', 'zum'.

Grund - German Nouns - Grund Meaning - Grund Translation - Grund Nouns Examples

Grund is a German Nouns

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Grund Examples (Beispiele) in English

Grund examples with English translations. See how to use Grund in sentences. Grund example sentences in English below.

Was ist der Grund für deine Verspätung?
What is the reason for your delay?
Asking about cause/reason
Das Schiff liegt auf dem Grund des Meeres.
The ship lies at the bottom of the sea.
Physical location at bottom
Im Grunde ist es eine einfache Lösung.
Basically, it's a simple solution.
Idiomatic expression meaning fundamentally

Grund Word Family - Grund Related Words - Grund Family Members

Grund Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Grund word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Grund family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Grund related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived adjective (abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
gründlich
Meaning: thorough, fundamental
Example: Er macht eine gründliche Untersuchung.
Adjective
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Grundschule
Meaning: elementary school
Example: Meine Kinder gehen in die Grundschule.
Noun
Hintergrund
Meaning: background
Example: Er hat einen medizinischen Hintergrund.
Noun
derived verb (abgeleitetes Verb)
begründen
Meaning: to justify, to found
Tense: Präsens
Example: Sie muss ihre Entscheidung begründen.
Verb

Grund Usage - Grund Collocations - Grund Idioms - Grund Synonyms - Grund Antonyms

Grund Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Grund Collocations (Kollokationen)

Grund collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Grund word combinations and how to use Grund with other words naturally.

aus diesem Grund
for this reason
High frequency
im Grunde
basically, fundamentally
High frequency
auf dem Grund
on the bottom/ground
Medium frequency
zum Grund gehen
to sink to the bottom
Medium frequency
guten Grund haben
to have good reason
High frequency
Grund und Boden
land and property
Medium frequency
aus gesundheitlichen Gründen
for health reasons
High frequency

Grund Idioms (Redewendungen)

Grund idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Grund with meanings and explanations. Master Grund expressions used in everyday German.

auf den Grund gehen
to get to the bottom of something
To investigate something thoroughly until the truth is discovered
im Grunde genommen
basically, essentially
Used to emphasize the fundamental nature of something
Grund zur Freude
reason to be happy
Having a valid reason for happiness or celebration
auf schwankendem Grund stehen
to be on shaky ground
To be in an uncertain or unstable situation

Grund Synonyms (Synonyme)

Grund synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Grund and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Grund similar words and their usage.

Ursache
Meaning: cause
High similarity
Boden
Meaning: ground, soil
Medium similarity
Basis
Meaning: basis, foundation
High similarity
Anlass
Meaning: occasion, reason
Medium similarity
Fundament
Meaning: foundation
Medium similarity

Grund Antonyms (Antonyme)

Grund antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Grund. Discover Grund opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Folge
Meaning: consequence, result
Spitze
Meaning: top, peak
Oberfläche
Meaning: surface

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Grund Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Grund semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Grund. Explore Grund related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Grund contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Ursache Boden Basis Fundament Anlass Motiv See Meer Erde

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