principal in German
principal in German is Haupt-, hauptsächlich, wesentlich — principal means most important; main.
principal in German
Haupt-
Primary; most important; first level in importance.
hauptsächlich
Primary; most important; first level in importance.
wesentlich
Primary; most important; first level in importance.
Rektor
Schuldirektor
Schulvorsteher
Rektorin
Schulleiter
Schulleiterin
Geschäftsherr
(law) A legal person that authorizes another (the agent) to act on their behalf; or on whose behalf an agent or gestor in a negotiorum gestio acts.
Prinzipal
(law) A legal person that authorizes another (the agent) to act on their behalf; or on whose behalf an agent or gestor in a negotiorum gestio acts.
Vollmachtgeber
(law) A legal person that authorizes another (the agent) to act on their behalf; or on whose behalf an agent or gestor in a negotiorum gestio acts.
Haupttäter
(law) The primary participant in a crime.
Täter
(law) The primary participant in a crime.
What does "principal" mean?
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adj Most important; main.
"The principal reason for the delay was the weather."
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noun The head of a school.
"The principal called an assembly to address the students."
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noun A sum of money originally invested or lent, before interest.
"After ten years, most of her payments had gone to interest rather than the principal."
principal in a sentence
- The principal reason for the delay was the weather.
- Cotton is the region's principal export.
- The principal called an assembly to address the students.
- After ten years, most of her payments had gone to interest rather than the principal.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "principal" in German?
"principal" in German is Haupt-, hauptsächlich, wesentlich. principal means: Most important; main.
How do you use "principal" in a sentence?
Example: "The principal reason for the delay was the weather." In German, "principal" is Haupt-, hauptsächlich, wesentlich.
Are there other ways to say "principal" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "principal": Haupt-, hauptsächlich, wesentlich, Rektor, Schuldirektor, Schulvorsteher.
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