grundlig
Meaning
thorough; solid; careful
In Swedish: noggrann, ordentlig, omsorgsfull
Forms
| Basic form | grundlig | with en-words |
|---|---|---|
| Neuter | grundligt | with ett-words |
| Plural and definite | grundliga | plural nouns, and after den / det / de |
| Comparative | grundligare | “-er”, “more …” |
| Superlative | grundligast | “-est”, “most …” |
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What does grundlig mean in English?
grundlig means “thorough, solid”.
Similar words
djuplodandemycket noggranningåendenogadjupgåendefundamental
Origin
From Old Swedish grundeliker, equivalent to grund + -lig.
Nearby common words
grundlig is number 8,156 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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