die Hauptsache

Plural: die Hauptsachen
Based on: Haupt, Sache
Noun
  1. the main thing, what matters most
  2. at least
1.

the main thing, what matters most

Opposite: Nebensache
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Examples
  • Die Hauptsache ist, dass es dir gut geht.
  • The main thing is that you are doing well.
2.

at least

(In the sense of "Well, what matters most is that.... and we got that." The sentence then starts with "Hauptsache" and then comes the normal statement.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'Hauptsache' have?

Hauptsache has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the main thing, what matters most, 2. at least.

What is the gender of 'Hauptsache'?

die

What is the plural of 'Hauptsache'?

die Hauptsachen

What is 'Hauptsache' related to?

The word 'Hauptsache' is related to Haupt and Sache.

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The meaning of “überhaupt”
"überhaupt" is the main German option for "at all" and it works in questions, statements and with negations. Today, we'll learn why, and how to use it properly.
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