main

meɪn
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Translation of main into German,

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Adjective

1.

importance

chief or principal in rank or importance
hauptsächlich wichtigster bedeutendster
  • The main reason for the meeting was to discuss budget cuts.Der Hauptgrund für das Treffen war die Diskussion über Budgetkürzungen.
2.

maritime

TECH.
of, relating to, or denoting gear belonging to the mainmast
TECH.
Groß Haupt
  • The main sail was hoisted as the wind picked up.Das Großsegel wurde gehisst, als der Wind auffrischte.

Noun

1.

importance

the chief or most important part
  • The main of the project is its design.Das Wichtigste des Projekts ist sein Design.
2.

infrastructure

TECH.
large pipe providing utility service
TECH.
Hauptleitung Leitungsnetz Versorgungsrohr
  • The water main burst during the storm.Die Hauptleitung brach während des Sturms.
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Expressions with main: examples in English and translations in German

Hauptstraße
Hauptverkehrsstraße
The parade took place on the main drag, attracting a large crowd..
feste Beziehung
He introduced her as his main squeeze at the party.
Hauptstrecke
Hauptlinie
The train travels along the main line to the city.
im Großen und Ganzen
größtenteils
In the main, the project was successful.
Hauptcharakter-Syndrom
Protagonisten-Syndrom
His main character syndrome makes him think every event revolves around him.
Hauptgebäude
Zentralgebäude
The main building is at the center of the campus.

Images of main

  • main: large pipe providing utility service
    (infrastructure) Hauptleitung

Synonyms and analogies of main in English

Examples of main in a sentence

  • Her main concern was the safety of the children.
  • The main mast was damaged during the storm.
  • He checked the main rigging before setting sail.
  • The main of the book is its compelling narrative.
  • Understanding the main of the issue is crucial for resolution.
  • The gas main required urgent repairs.

Translations of "main" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
wichtigadj.

I'll email you a heads up report about the client's main concerns.

Ich schicke dir einen kurzen Bericht über die wichtigsten Anliegen des Kunden.

großadj.

This simple design change fixed the product's main weakness at a stroke.

Diese einfache Designänderung behob die größte Schwäche des Produkts mit einem Schlag.

wichtigsteadj.

The celebrity chef is the restaurant's main drawing card on weekends.

Der Starkoch ist am Wochenende das wichtigste Zugpferd des Restaurants.

Noun
derMainnm.

Detective ruiz would like you to meet him at main and oak.

Detective Ruiz möchte Sie gerne an der Main und Oak treffen.

dasHaupthausnn.

The external garage was a necessary appendage to their main house.

Die externe Garage war eine notwendige Ergänzung zu ihrem Haupthaus.

Hauptmenün.

They took on board customer feedback and redesigned the app's confusing main menu.

Sie haben das Kundenfeedback aufgenommen und das verwirrende Hauptmenü der App neu gestaltet.

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main: Examples and translations in context

Please ferry these important documents to the main office as soon as possible.

Bitte bringen Sie diese wichtigen Dokumente so schnell wie möglich ins Hauptbüro.

Employees must report to the main office for important meetings and training.

Mitarbeiter müssen sich für wichtige Besprechungen und Schulungen im Hauptsitz melden.

It's important to single out the main characters in the story.

Es ist wichtig, die Hauptcharaktere in der Geschichte herauszustellen.

It's crucial to headline the main points for clarity in the report.

Es ist wichtig, die Hauptpunkte im Bericht zur Klarheit hervorzuheben.

During the protest, the central square became the main rallying point for everyone.

Während des Protests wurde der zentrale Platz für alle zum wichtigsten Sammelpunkt.

She opened the workshop with a ten-cent tour of the main concepts.

Sie eröffnete den Workshop mit einem kurzen Überblick über die wichtigsten Konzepte.

Skimming through the instructions, I found the main steps easily.

Beim Querlesen der Anleitung fand ich die wichtigsten Schritte leicht.

He cast his eye over the contract, checking the main points only.

Er warf einen Blick auf den Vertrag und überprüfte nur die wichtigsten Punkte.

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