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Baukastenprinzip
German → American English
American English
Modular system
Prinzip, nach dem etwas aus einzelnen, kombinierbaren Bausteinen aufgebaut wird.
Die Software ist nach dem Baukastenprinzip aufgebaut.This word is usually used in technical, educational, or business contexts to describe something built from interchangeable parts. In everyday German, people often say Baukastensystem or modulares System instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Baukastenprinzip mean in English?
It means a modular system or modular principle: something is made of interchangeable, combinable parts.
Is Baukastenprinzip the same as modulares System?
Yes, they are very close in meaning. Baukastenprinzip emphasizes the principle of assembling from parts, while modulares System is the more general term.
How do you use Baukastenprinzip in a sentence?
Example: Das Produkt folgt dem Baukastenprinzip. = The product follows a modular system.