basic knowledge
das Grundwissen
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basic knowledge
The fundamental knowledge and facts in a particular area or subject that are necessary as a basis for further learning.
Für diesen Job wird ein solides Grundwissen in der Buchhaltung vorausgesetzt.
A solid basic knowledge of accounting is required for this job.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Grundwissens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Grundwissen | – |
| accusative | das Grundwissen | – |
| dative | dem Grundwissen | – |
| genitive | des Grundwissens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Grundwissen' (basic knowledge) is a compound noun made up of 'Grund' (basis/foundation) and 'Wissen' (knowledge). It literally describes the basic knowledge that forms the foundation for a topic.
Ein gewisses Grundwissen in Geschichte sollte jeder haben.
Everyone should have a certain basic knowledge of history.
Common verbs used with 'Grundwissen' (basic knowledge) are 'haben' (to have), 'besitzen' (to possess), 'erwerben' (to acquire), 'vermitteln' (to teach/provide), and 'voraussetzen' (to require/presuppose). It is often described with adjectives such as 'solide' (solid) or 'fundiert' (well-founded).
Der Kurs vermittelt ein solides Grundwissen der Informatik.
The course provides a solid basic knowledge of computer science.
To name the subject area, German uses the preposition 'in' followed by the dative. This pattern is very useful for specifying the area of knowledge.
Sie hat ein beeindruckendes Grundwissen in der Biologie.
She has an impressive basic knowledge of biology.
