Grundrechenart

basic arithmetic operation

noun GROONT-rekh-en-art Rare

Usage Note

Grundrechenart refers collectively to the four fundamental operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (die vier Grundrechenarten). The term is standard in German primary and secondary school curricula.

Examples

"Die vier Grundrechenarten sollten alle Kinder bis zur dritten Klasse beherrschen."

Natural Translation

All children should master the four basic arithmetic operations by the third grade.

Literal Translation

The four basic arithmetic operations should all children master by the third class.

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