das Hauptgericht, -e
main course
Der wichtigste Teil einer Mahlzeit. Er kommt meist nach der Vorspeise und macht gut satt.
Definition & meaning
The word Hauptgericht refers to the main course of a meal. It is the primary dish served after any appetizers (such as soup or salad) and before dessert.
In a legal context, Hauptgericht can also refer to the "principal court" or "main court," representing the highest or primary judicial body in a specific jurisdiction, though this usage is less common in everyday conversation compared to the culinary meaning.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a compound noun formed by two parts:
- Haupt (head, main, chief)
- Gericht (dish or court of law)
Grammatically, it is a neuter noun (das). The plural form is die Hauptgerichte.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Hauptspeise (the most direct synonym for the culinary term)
- Hauptgang (often used interchangeably in a menu context)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Das Hauptgericht wird serviert.noun
The main course is being served.
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