zugrunde|legen
Translation
to base on, to use as a basis, to assume
Examples
Wir legen diese Zahlen der Berechnung zugrunde.
We are basing the calculation on these figures.
Welche Annahmen haben Sie zugrundegelegt?
What assumptions did you use as a basis?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.dat)) ((sth.acc)) zugrundelegen to base sth.(dat) on sth.(acc) He based his theory on the new data.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to base on (basieren auf), to assume (annehmen)
Etymology
From 'zu Grunde' (to the ground/foundation) + 'legen' (to lay). Literally 'to lay as a foundation'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'laying' (legen) the 'groundwork' (Grund) for an argument or calculation.