primär
primarily · primary
An erster Stelle stehend oder am wichtigsten.
The German word "primär" is an adjective and an adverb that means "primary" or "main". It is derived from the Latin word "primarius". "Primär" can be used to highlight the principal or foremost importance of something. Similar words in German include "hauptsächlich" (mainly), "vorwiegend" (predominantly), and "vorrangig" (predominantly).
While all these words imply a focus or emphasis, "primär" underscores the primary or foundational aspect, whereas "hauptsächlich" implies something mainly or chiefly done, "vorwiegend" focuses on something being predominant, and "vorrangig" suggests priority or precedence.
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Examples
Sie interessiert sich primär für Kunst.adverb
She is primarily interested in art.
Der primäre Fokus liegt auf Qualität.adjective
The primary focus is on quality.
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