gründlichen
Translation
thorough, in-depth, meticulous
Examples
Wir brauchen einen gründlichen Plan.
We need a thorough plan.
Nach einer gründlichen Reinigung war alles sauber.
After a thorough cleaning, everything was clean.
Grammar Patterns
gründlichen + [noun] a thorough ~ We need a thorough plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meticulous, careful; Antonyms: superficial
Etymology
From 'Grund' (ground, reason) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, like '-ly'). Literally 'ground-ly', meaning getting to the bottom of things.
Memory Tips
Imagine doing work that covers all the 'ground' (Grund). If you cover the ground, you are being 'gründlich' (thorough).