Hauptsächlich
Example: Die Dokumente zeigen hauptsächlich politische Entwicklungen des 19. Jahrhunderts.
Definition
"Hauptsächlich" is an adverb meaning primarily or chiefly, used to indicate that the main or most important aspect of something is being referred to. For example, in historical contexts, it suggests that the focus is mainly on certain developments or events.
Etymology
The word "hauptsächlich" comes from the German root "Haupt" meaning head or main, combined with the suffix "-sächlich" which relates to matter or thing. Together, it literally means 'mainly' or 'principally.' Did you know that "Haupt" originally referred to the head as the leading part, which evolved metaphorically to mean the most important?
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