No. 728 in German
grundsätzlich
Essentially; fundamentally; in principle.
In a sentence
Grundsätzlich verstehe ich den Vorschlag.
Basically, I understand the proposal.
'Grundsätzlich' here emphasizes a general understanding, akin to 'in general' or 'in principle', not delving into details.
Wir sind grundsätzlich daran interessiert, eine Lösung zu finden.
We are generally interested in finding a solution.
Here, 'grundsätzlich' conveys a foundational or principal interest, setting a base assertion while leaving room for specifics.
Grundsätzlich ist es wichtig, Regeln zu befolgen.
Fundamentally, it is important to follow rules.
In this case, 'grundsätzlich' stresses a principle or fundamental aspect concerning the importance of rules.
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