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haupt-

main

Meaning of haupt-

most important or primary

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German/ˈhaʊpt/
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haupt- synonyms

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What's the difference between haupt- / wichtig / wesentlich / zentral / wesentlichste / primär

🇩🇪German
haupt-

main — most important or primary

A1Often
W
🇩🇪German
wichtig

Means “important” in the broadest sense. Very common and neutral, but not as specific as “main” in the sense of the primary one.

A1Very Often

Das ist ein wichtiges Thema für die Schule.

Это важная тема для школы.

W
🇩🇪German
wesentlich

Means “essential” or “fundamental.” It stresses that something is a key part or makes a major difference.

A1Often

Dieser Punkt ist wesentlich für die Entscheidung.

Этот пункт имеет существенное значение для решения.

Z
🇩🇪German
zentral

Means “central” or “key.” Often used figuratively to say that something is the main part or the core element.

A1Often

Die zentrale Frage ist noch offen.

Главный вопрос ещё открыт.

W
🇩🇪German
wesentlichste

The superlative of “wesentlich,” meaning “most essential” or “most important in substance.” It is less common and a bit more formal.

A1Rarely

Der wesentlichste Punkt ist die Sicherheit.

Самый существенный пункт — это безопасность.

P
🇩🇪German
primär

Means “primary” or “main.” Often used in more formal, academic, or technical contexts.

A1Often

Unser primäres Ziel ist die Qualität.

Наша главная цель — качество.

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haupt- translation: main. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce haupt-

/ˈhaʊpt/

haupt- translation

main

haupt- transcription

/ˈhaʊpt/

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haupt- meaning: what does it mean?

am wichtigsten oder vorrangig

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