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basic principle
A fundamental guiding principle, a basic rule, or a central idea on which a system, theory, or way of acting is built.
Das Grundprinzip der Demokratie ist die Herrschaft des Volkes.
The basic principle of democracy is the rule of the people.
The word is a clear compound made up of 'der Grund' (the basis/ground) and 'das Prinzip' (the principle). Here, 'Grund' means 'basis' or 'foundation.' So a 'Grundprinzip' is literally a fundamental, basic principle.
Fairness ist ein wichtiges Grundprinzip in unserem Team.
Fairness is an important basic principle in our team.
The element 'Grund-' is used very frequently in German to indicate that something is fundamental, basic, or essential. When you see 'Grund-' at the beginning of a word, it often points to a core idea or basis.
Der Grundgedanke des Projekts ist einfach, aber genial.
The basic idea of the project is simple but brilliant.
'Grundprinzip' (basic principle) is often used with the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of) to say what it is the principle of. Another common construction is a subordinate clause with 'dass' (that).
Das ist das Grundprinzip der Marktwirtschaft.
That is the basic principle of the market economy.
basis / foundation
'die Grundlage' and 'das Grundprinzip' both describe something important on which something else is built. 'die Grundlage' is broader and can be a piece of knowledge, a fact, a document, or a relationship. 'das Grundprinzip' more often means a central rule or idea according to which a system or method works. The words can be confused because both express something fundamental. When it is about the basis for a plan or an argument, 'Grundlage' fits. When it is about a guiding rule or a central idea, 'Grundprinzip' is more precise.
Das Grundprinzip dieser App ist einfach: Man übt jeden Tag ein paar Minuten.
The basic principle of this app is simple: you practice for a few minutes every day.
Das Gespräch mit dem Kunden war die Grundlage für das neue Angebot.
The conversation with the customer was the basis for the new offer.