Grundwortschatz

derNoun

basic vocabulary; core lexicon

English translations

  1. 01

    basic vocabulary

  2. 02

    core vocabulary

Word details

German meaning
Die grundlegenden Wörter einer Sprache, die zum Verständnis und zur einfachen Kommunikation notwendig sind.
English meaning
Basic vocabulary
Synonym
Basiswortschatz
German example
Für den Anfang sollte man sich den Grundwortschatz aneignen.
English example
To start, one should acquire the basic vocabulary.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Grundwortschatz
Plural Form
die Grundwortschätze

Example sentences with “Grundwortschatz”

  1. Dieser Grundwortschatz reicht für den Alltag. (This basic vocabulary is enough for everyday life.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I build my Grundwortschatz?

The 'Grundwortschatz' refers to the most frequent 1000-2000 words in German. Focus on high-frequency verbs and common nouns to master it.