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basic training
The first, foundational phase of training in a particular field, especially in the military or in a profession, during which the most important skills and knowledge are taught.
Jeder Rekrut muss zuerst die dreimonatige Grundausbildung bei der Bundeswehr absolvieren.
Every recruit must first complete the three-month basic training in the German armed forces.
The word is made up of 'Grund' (base/foundation) and 'Ausbildung' (training). Here, 'Grund' means 'basis' or 'foundation.' A 'Grundausbildung' (basic training) is therefore the fundamental, first phase of training.
Ohne eine solide Grundausbildung ist es schwer, in diesem Beruf erfolgreich zu sein.
Without solid basic training, it is hard to be successful in this profession.
The component 'Grund-' is used in many German words to refer to something basic or fundamental. When you see 'Grund-', it often points to a foundation, as in 'Grundwissen' (basic knowledge), 'Grundregel' (basic rule), or 'Grundlage' (basis/foundation).
Zum Grundwissen eines jeden Kochs gehört die Zubereitung von Soßen.
Knowing how to prepare sauces is part of every cook's basic knowledge.
In connection with 'Grundausbildung' (basic training), the verbs 'absolvieren' (to complete), 'machen' (to do), 'durchlaufen' (to go through), or 'beginnen' (to begin) are often used.
Nächstes Jahr wird er seine Grundausbildung bei der Feuerwehr beginnen.
Next year he will begin his basic training with the fire department.
training / education
'Ausbildung' and 'Grundausbildung' both describe learning something for a profession or a specific field. 'Ausbildung' is the general word for the whole process. 'Grundausbildung' means only the first phase, in which you learn the most important basics. The word fits especially well in the military or in professions with clear initial training. They can be confused because basic training can be part of vocational training. If you are learning the whole profession, 'Ausbildung' is more natural; if you mean the first basic phase, 'Grundausbildung' is more precise.
In der Grundausbildung lernen die neuen Soldaten zuerst die wichtigsten Regeln.
In basic training, the new soldiers first learn the most important rules.
Tom macht eine Ausbildung zum Elektriker und arbeitet drei Tage pro Woche im Betrieb.
Tom is doing vocational training to become an electrician and works at the company three days a week.