adverb
großteils
mostly
Definition & meaning
großteils means mostly, largely, or for the most part. It describes something that applies to the greater part, but not necessarily to all, of a group or situation.
Grammar & Word origin
It is an adverb and does not change its form. It combines groß (“large”) with a form of Teil (“part”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- größtenteils — “for the most part”; very close in meaning.
- überwiegend — “predominantly”; often emphasizes that one part is in the majority.
- vollständig — “completely”; unlike großteils, it leaves no part out.
- kaum — “hardly”; suggests that something applies only to a very small extent.
Common phrases & collocations
- großteils fertig — mostly finished.
- großteils aus Holz — mostly made of wood.
- großteils zufrieden — mostly satisfied.
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Examples
Es ist heute großteils sonnig.adverb
It is mostly sunny today.
Die Gäste waren mit dem Service großteils zufrieden.adverb
The guests were mostly satisfied with the service.
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