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haupt-

chief

Meaning of haupt-

most important or main

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German/ˈhaʊ̯pt-/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterszhǔ yào de
chief
haupt- - chief
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haupt- with Chinese translation

haupt- usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Mein chief Grund ist die Familie.

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Der chief Punkt ist noch offen.

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haupt- belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

haupt-主要的
gehackt切碎的
gekocht煮熟的
gefrostet冷冻的
ungekocht生的
salzig咸的
in Scheiben geschnitten切片的

haupt- synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between haupt- / wichtig / bedeutend / maßgeblich / führend / Chef

W
🇩🇪German
wichtig

General word meaning something matters or is significant.

B1Very Often
B
🇩🇪German
bedeutend

Emphasizes significance, weight, or notable importance.

B1Often
M
🇩🇪German
maßgeblich

Means decisive or determining influence; often used in formal or written contexts.

B1Often
F
🇩🇪German
führend

Closer to 'leading' or 'top-ranking,' often about position in a group, industry, or ranking.

B1Often
C
🇩🇪German
Chef

Not the same adjective sense; means a boss, manager, or leader.

B1Often
O
🇩🇪German
oberster

Means highest in rank, topmost, or supreme in a hierarchy.

B1Rarely
Z
🇩🇪German
zentral

Highlights a central position or key importance in a structure or process.

B1Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
am wichtigsten

A superlative idea: 'the most important'; used when choosing one thing above others.

B1Often
V
🇩🇪German
von zentraler Bedeutung

Very formal expression meaning something is of key or crucial importance.

B1Often

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How to pronounce haupt- and what this word means

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

how to pronounce haupt-

/ˈhaʊ̯pt-/

haupt- translation

chief

haupt- examples

Mein chief Grund ist die Familie.

haupt- transcription

/ˈhaʊ̯pt-/

Questions about this word

haupt- meaning: what does it mean?

am wichtigsten oder hauptsächlich

haupt- pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

haupt- is pronounced as /ˈhaʊ̯pt-/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

haupt- definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Mein chief Grund ist die Familie. Translation: Моя главная причина — семья.

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