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mostly in German

mostly in German is meistens, größtenteils, überwiegend — mostly means for the greater part; mainly or generally.

mostly in German

meistens
adv
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
größtenteils
adv
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
überwiegend
adv
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
weitgehend
adv
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.

What does "mostly" mean?

  1. adv For the greater part; mainly or generally.
    "They're mostly good people, although they have made a few mistakes."
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mostly in a sentence

  • They're mostly good people, although they have made a few mistakes.
  • The garden is mostly lawn, with a few flower beds along the fence.

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What is "mostly" in German?
"mostly" in German is meistens, größtenteils, überwiegend. mostly means: For the greater part; mainly or generally.
How do you use "mostly" in a sentence?
Example: "The garden is mostly lawn, with a few flower beds along the fence." In German, "mostly" is meistens, größtenteils, überwiegend.
Are there other ways to say "mostly" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "mostly": meistens, größtenteils, überwiegend, weitgehend.
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