adjectiveadverb
überwiegend
főként
Es bedeutet, dass etwas zum größten Teil oder hauptsächlich so ist.
The German word "überwiegend" is an adjective or adverb meaning "predominantly" or "mainly". It is composed of the words:
- über — over, above
- wiegend — from "wiegen," which can mean "to weigh" (here it implies "weighing more" metaphorically)
"Überwiegend" describes something that outweighs or is more significant compared to other aspects.
Similar words:
- hauptsächlich (mainly)
- vorwiegend (predominantly)
- meistens (mostly)
Differences:
- Überwiegend emphasizes the dominant or prevailing part among several.
- Hauptsächlich focuses on the main or principal aspect.
- Vorwiegend is nearly synonymous with "überwiegend," both indicating majority or predominance but may be slightly less formal.
- Meistens refers to frequency (mostly, most of the time) rather than proportion.
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Examples
Sein Interesse gilt überwiegend der Kunst.adverb
Az érdeklődése főként a művészetre irányul.
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