NOUN
Hauptteil/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌtaɪ̯l/main part; body; bulk
Hauptteil is a German noun that means main part, body, or bulk. It is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌtaɪ̯l/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hauptteile".
Definitions
1.main part of something, especially a text, speech, etc.(general)
a.the central or principal section of something
Der Hauptteil des Buches beschäftigt sich mit der Geschichte Deutschlands.—The main part of the book deals with the history of Germany.
2.the largest portion or main part (used in technical contexts)(mathematics, physics)
a.major portion as opposed to accessory parts
Im Hauptteil einer mathematischen Gleichung steht die wichtigste Information.—The main part of a mathematical equation contains the most important information.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hauptteil | die Hauptteile |
| Genitive | des Hauptteils | der Hauptteile |
| Dative | dem Hauptteil | den Hauptteilen |
| Accusative | den Hauptteil | die Hauptteile |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hauptteil" mean in English?
- "Hauptteil" means main part, body, or bulk. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hauptteil"?
- "Hauptteil" is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌtaɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hauptteil" der, die, or das?
- "Hauptteil" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hauptteil"?
- The plural of "Hauptteil" is "Hauptteile".
- What part of speech is "Hauptteil"?
- "Hauptteil" is a noun in German.
