B1AbstractAdjective

grundsatzlich

fundamental/in principle

/ˈɡʁʊntzɛtslɪç/

Adjective/adverb meaning 'in principle' or 'fundamentally'. 'Grundsätzlich bin ich einverstanden' = In principle I agree.

Example Sentences

Grundsätzlich bin ich einverstanden.

In principle, I agree.

Das ist eine grundsätzliche Frage.

That is a fundamental question.

Grundsätzlich ja, aber...

In principle yes, but...

'Grundsätzlich' implies a BUT

✅ When Germans say 'grundsätzlich ja', expect a 'aber' — it signals agreement with reservations

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