hauptsächlich
mainly
more than anything else; mostly
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hauptsächlich synonyms
What's the difference between hauptsächlich / vor allem / größtenteils / überwiegend / meist / hauptsächlich vor allem
mainly — more than anything else; mostly
Emphasizes that something is especially important or stands out: “above all”, “first and foremost.”
Ich mag vor allem ruhige Abende zu Hause.
Мне особенно нравятся спокойные вечера дома.
Means “for the most part,” stressing that the majority is meant.
Das Problem ist größtenteils schon gelöst.
Проблема в основном уже решена.
Means “predominantly” or “mainly,” often in more neutral or formal contexts.
Die Gäste waren überwiegend junge Leute.
Среди гостей преобладали молодые люди.
Usually means “most of the time” or “mostly,” often describing a habit or typical situation.
Ich esse meist erst am Abend.
Я обычно ем только вечером.
This is not a standard standalone synonym; it sounds like a combination of two expressions and is usually not used this way.
Diese Form wird im Deutschen normalerweise nicht verwendet.
Эта форма обычно не используется в немецком языке.
Usually means “actually” or “in fact,” not “mainly”; it can introduce a clarification or soften a statement.
Eigentlich wollte ich heute früher nach Hause gehen.
Вообще-то я хотел сегодня уйти домой пораньше.
Means “exclusively” or “only,” stressing that nothing else is included.
Das Angebot gilt ausschließlich für Mitglieder.
Предложение действует только для членов.
Means “for the most part” or “mostly”; a bit more literary/formal than meist.
Die Besucher kommen zumeist am Wochenende.
Посетители чаще всего приходят на выходных.
Highlights the main priority: “primarily,” “first of all.”
Ich bin in erster Linie hier, um zu helfen.
Я здесь в первую очередь, чтобы помочь.
Means “predominantly” or “mainly,” often sounding a bit more formal.
Die Teilnehmer sind vorwiegend aus Deutschland.
Участники преимущественно из Германии.
Means “by majority” or “predominantly,” often used with groups, votes, or proportions.
Die Entscheidung wurde mehrheitlich unterstützt.
Решение было поддержано большинством.
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hauptsächlich translation: mainly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce hauptsächlich
/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzɛtlɪç/
hauptsächlich translation
mainly
hauptsächlich transcription
/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzɛtlɪç/
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hauptsächlich meaning: what does it mean?
vor allem; überwiegend
hauptsächlich pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
hauptsächlich is pronounced as /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzɛtlɪç/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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