What does "haupt-" mean in German?
"haupt-" is the German word for "principal".
haupt- /hˈaʊpt/ · Adjektiv · CEFR B2. German translation of "principal".
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Translation and Meaning
- Word: haupt-
- Language: German
- Meaning: principal
- IPA: /hˈaʊpt/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: Adjektiv
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Example Sentences
- Der Hauptgrund für die Verzögerung war das Wetter. English: The main reason for the delay was the weather.
- Sie ist die Hauptforscherin der Studie. English: She is the lead researcher of the study.
- Das Hauptziel ist die Verbesserung der Kundenzufriedenheit. English: The main goal is to improve customer satisfaction.
When and How to Use "haupt-"
Use "haupt-" when you want to talk about "principal" in German. It functions as "Adjektiv". Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "haupt-"?
"haupt-" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "haupt-"?
"haupt-" is tagged as a Adjektiv in SmartWords.
Can you show "haupt-" in a sentence?
Der Hauptgrund für die Verzögerung war das Wetter.
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