ADVERB

hauptsächlich/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzɛçlɪç/mainly; primarily; chiefly

hauptsächlich is a German adverb that means mainly, primarily, or chiefly. It is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzɛçlɪç/.

Definitions

1.mainly; for the most part; above all(degree/focus)

a.chiefly referring to the most important aspect or part

Sein Erfolg beruht hauptsächlich auf harter Arbeit.His success is mainly due to hard work.

b.in the main; for the greatest part

Die Teilnehmer kamen hauptsächlich aus Europa.The participants came mainly from Europe.

Frequently asked questions

What does "hauptsächlich" mean in English?
"hauptsächlich" means mainly, primarily, or chiefly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "hauptsächlich"?
"hauptsächlich" is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzɛçlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "hauptsächlich"?
"hauptsächlich" is a adverb in German.

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