basically
US /ˈbeɪ.sɪ.kəl.i/
UK /ˈbeɪ.sɪ.kəl.i/
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in principe, fundamenteel
in the most essential respects; fundamentally.
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Basically, we need to cut costs.
In principe moeten we de kosten verlagen.
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The two theories are basically the same.
De twee theorieën zijn in principe hetzelfde.
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kortom, simpelweg
used to introduce a summary of a situation or a statement of the most important facts.
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So, basically, you're saying it's my fault?
Dus, kortom, je zegt dat het mijn schuld is?
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Basically, the plan is to launch next month.
Kortom, het plan is om volgende maand te lanceren.