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main in Dutch

main in Dutch is hoofd-, belangrijk, voornaam — main means most important; primary or chief.

main in Dutch

hoofd-
adj
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
belangrijk
adj
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
voornaam
adj
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
hoofd-
noun
(not in generic modern use) That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.

What does "main" mean?

  1. adj Most important; primary or chief.
    "The main reason he quit was the long commute."
  2. noun A large pipe carrying water, gas, or electricity to a network of buildings.
    "A burst water main flooded the street."
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main in a sentence

  • The main reason he quit was the long commute.
  • What is the main course tonight?
  • A burst water main flooded the street.

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What is "main" in Dutch?

"main" in Dutch is hoofd-, belangrijk, voornaam. main means: Most important; primary or chief.

How do you use "main" in a sentence?

Example: "The main reason he quit was the long commute." In Dutch, "main" is hoofd-, belangrijk, voornaam.

Are there other ways to say "main" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "main": hoofd-, belangrijk, voornaam.

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