NOUN
Hauptsache/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzaxə/main thing; essential point; what matters
Hauptsache is a German noun that means main thing, essential point, or what matters. It is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzaxə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Hauptsachen".
Definitions
1.the most important aspect or the thing that matters most(main idea/essential)
a.what really matters or is relevant in a situation
Die Hauptsache ist, dass du gesund bist.—The main thing is that you are healthy.
b.serving as a phrase emphasizing the key point
Hauptsache, wir haben Spaß!—The important thing is, we have fun!
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Hauptsache | die Hauptsachen |
| Genitive | der Hauptsache | der Hauptsachen |
| Dative | der Hauptsache | den Hauptsachen |
| Accusative | die Hauptsache | die Hauptsachen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hauptsache" mean in English?
- "Hauptsache" means main thing, essential point, or what matters. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hauptsache"?
- "Hauptsache" is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzaxə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hauptsache" der, die, or das?
- "Hauptsache" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Hauptsache"?
- The plural of "Hauptsache" is "Hauptsachen".
- What part of speech is "Hauptsache"?
- "Hauptsache" is a noun in German.
