basically

ˈbeɪsɪkli
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Translation of basically into German

Adverb

1.

language

in a fundamental or essential way
  • Basically, water is essential for life.Grundsätzlich ist Wasser lebensnotwendig.
2.

simplification

used to simplify a situation or explanation
  • Basically, the car won't start because of the battery.Im Grunde springt das Auto nicht an, weil die Batterie leer ist.
3.

emphasis

used to emphasize an opinion or statement
  • Basically, I think it's a bad idea.Im Grunde denke ich, dass es eine schlechte Idee ist.
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Synonyms and analogies of basically in English

Examples of basically in a sentence

  • The plan is basically to improve efficiency.
  • Basically, it's a matter of trust between them.
  • Basically, it's not worth the effort.
  • Basically, she disagrees with the decision.

Translations of "basically" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
grundsätzlichadv.

Refusing any training opportunities is basically cutting your own throat professionally.

Fortbildungen grundsätzlich abzulehnen heißt beruflich, sich sein eigenes Grab zu schaufeln.

im Grundeadv.

Our editor is basically a walking dictionary for obscure technical terms.

Unser Lektor ist im Grunde ein laufendes Wörterbuch für obskure Fachbegriffe.

im Wesentlichenadv.

Her story has shades of exaggeration, though the main facts seem basically true.

Ihre Geschichte weist Anklänge an Übertreibung auf, obwohl die Hauptfakten im Wesentlichen stimmen.

im Prinzipadv.

The sandbox itself is basically nothing more than an inline frame.

Die Sandbox selbst ist im Prinzip nichts anderes als ein Inlineframe.

praktischadv.

After the scandal broke, his political career was basically toast overnight.

Nach dem Skandal war seine politische Karriere über Nacht praktisch hin.

eigentlichadv.

The best part was that he basically didn't say anything.

Das Beste war, dass er eigentlich gar nichts gesagt hat.

quasiadv.

When their star player renewed his contract, the championship was basically sewn up.

Als ihr Starspieler verlängerte, war die Meisterschaft für sie quasi in trockenen Tüchern.

prinzipielladv.

Invasive methods or fixed braces were basically out of the question.

Invasive Methoden oder eine feste Zahnspange kamen prinzipiell nicht in Frage.

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basically: Examples and translations in context

Our method basically correlates with what large and modern laboratories do.

Unsere Methode entspricht grundsätzlich dem was große und moderne Labors machen.

It's basically a beautiful shirt, unfortunately not for me.

Grundsätzlich ist es ein schönes Shirt, leider nicht für mich.

Check whether you can basically access the camera via a browser.

Überprüfen Sie, ob die Kamera grundsätzlich per Browser erreichbar ist.

Althougheach type is different, it basically contains bolts for pressing.

ObwohlJeder Typ ist anders, er enthält grundsätzlich Schrauben zum Pressen.

It therefore does not gain the efficacy as it basically should.

Sie erreicht also nicht die Wirksamkeit, wie sie grundsätzlich sollte.

But I basically do everything myself, including my mechanical installations.

Ich mache aber grundsätzlich alles selbst, auch meine mechanischen Installationen.

A well-structured search basically consists of preparation, execution and repetition.

Eine strukturierte Recherche besteht grundsätzlich aus Vorbereitung, Durchführung und Wiederholung.

This product is basically installed uprightly on the door or the frame.

Dieses Produkt wird grundsätzlich aufrecht an der Tür oder am Rahmen montiert.

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