Major meanings in German

Haupt-

Example:

Major city

Hauptstadt

Major problem

Hauptproblem

Usage: formalContext: Used to denote something of great importance or significance

Note: The prefix 'Haupt-' is commonly used in German to convey the meaning of 'major' in various contexts.

Hauptfach

Example:

My major is mathematics.

Mein Hauptfach ist Mathematik.

She is studying biology as her major.

Sie studiert Biologie als ihr Hauptfach.

Usage: formalContext: Refers to the main subject of study at a university or college

Note: In the context of education, 'Hauptfach' is often used to describe the primary area of specialization.

wichtig

Example:

This is a major decision.

Das ist eine wichtige Entscheidung.

The issue is of major concern.

Das Problem ist von großer Bedeutung.

Usage: formal / informalContext: Indicates something significant or crucial in importance

Note: This usage of 'major' is broader and can refer to various important matters or events.

mehrheitlich

Example:

The major part of the work is already done.

Der größte Teil der Arbeit ist bereits erledigt.

The major portion of the budget is allocated to research.

Der größte Teil des Budgets wird der Forschung zugewiesen.

Usage: formalContext: Refers to the larger part or majority of something

Note: In this sense, 'major' is used to describe the predominant or most significant portion of a whole.

majority

Majority refers to the greater part or number; the greater number of something.

Example: The majority of students preferred the new schedule.

Note: While 'major' can indicate importance or significance, 'majority' specifically refers to the larger part or number of a group.

significant

Significant means important, notable, or having a major effect.

Example: The findings of the study had a significant impact on the industry.

Note: While 'major' can refer to something of great importance, 'significant' emphasizes the importance or impact of something.

main

Main refers to the primary or most important aspect of something.

Example: The main reason for the delay was the bad weather.

Note: Similar to 'major,' 'main' also denotes importance but focuses on the primary aspect or element of a situation.

principal

Principal means primary, foremost, or most important.

Example: The principal reason for the project's failure was poor planning.

Note: While 'major' can refer to something significant, 'principal' specifically highlights the primary or most important reason or factor.

majority of

Refers to more than half or the greater part of a group.

Example: The majority of students preferred the new schedule.

Note: The term 'majority' emphasizes the larger portion of a group.

major setback

Significant or substantial obstacle or hindrance.

Example: Losing the key player was a major setback for the team.

Note: In this context, 'major' indicates the seriousness or impact of the setback.

major player

Someone who has a significant influence or importance in a particular field.

Example: She is considered a major player in the fashion industry.

Note: The term 'player' here refers to a participant or influencer, and 'major' emphasizes their prominence.

major key

An important or essential factor that contributes to success.

Example: Maintaining good communication is a major key to a successful relationship.

Note: In this phrase, 'key' is used metaphorically to represent a crucial element.

major league

The highest level of competition or achievement in a particular field.

Example: He finally made it to the major leagues in baseball.

Note: The term 'league' refers to a category of competition, and 'major' denotes the highest level within that category.

major in

To choose a specific subject as the main focus of one's academic studies.

Example: She decided to major in psychology in college.

Note: In academic contexts, 'major' is used to indicate the primary area of study.

majority rule

The principle that decisions are determined by the preference of the greater number.

Example: In a democracy, decisions are often made based on majority rule.

Note: This phrase highlights the concept of decision-making based on the preference of the larger group.

major

Here, 'major' is used as an intensifier to emphasize the greatness or significance of something. It is commonly used in informal spoken language to express excitement or positivity.

Example: That concert was majorly awesome!

Note: In this slang usage, 'major' does not refer to academic majors or importance in the same way as in formal contexts.

majorly

'Majorly' is an adverb used informally to emphasize the extent or seriousness of an action or situation. It indicates a significant or pronounced effect.

Example: She majorly messed up the project presentation.

Note: 'Majorly' is a colloquial adverb commonly used in casual conversation, different from 'major' in its function as an intensifier of an action rather than a descriptor of something being notable.

major vibes

The phrase 'major vibes' refers to the strong emotional or atmospheric feelings emanating from a situation or setting. It signifies the overall energy or aura of a place or event.

Example: This party is giving off major chill vibes.

Note: Unlike focusing on the magnitude of size or importance, 'major vibes' relates to the general sense of mood or ambiance projected by a particular environment or event.

major bummer

Used informally to express disappointment or sadness about a negative situation or outcome. 'Bummer' is slang for something disappointing or upsetting.

Example: It's a major bummer that the concert got canceled.

Note: 'Major bummer' combines 'major' as an intensifier with 'bummer' to emphasize the scale of disappointment, creating a more impactful expression than just 'bummer' alone.

major hangry

A blend of 'hungry' and 'angry', 'hangry' describes the irritable or bad-tempered feeling that can arise due to hunger. Adding 'major' intensifies the degree of hunger-induced frustration.

Example: I'm feeling major hangry right now.

Note: By incorporating 'major', the phrase emphasizes the severity of the feeling of being hungry and irritable, making it more intense than just being 'hangry'.

major deal

In informal contexts, 'major deal' is used to describe an issue or situation that has become more significant than expected. It suggests that something relatively minor has escalated in importance or concern.

Example: I forgot to pick up milk, and now it's a major deal.

Note: Contrasting with a straightforward problem or matter, 'major deal' implies a heightened sense of importance or impact given to a situation that might seem trivial to others. Adding 'major' increases the perceived significance of the matter.

major drama

Refers to exaggerated or intense emotional conflicts, controversies, or sensational events occurring within a social group or community. 'Drama' typically involves tension, gossip, or conflicts.

Example: These reality TV shows always have so much major drama.

Note: By combining 'major' with 'drama', the slang term emphasizes a significant level of intense or noteworthy interpersonal conflicts or situations, often used in a gossip or entertainment context.

Major changes are needed in order to improve the situation.

Wesentliche Änderungen sind notwendig, um die Situation zu verbessern.

The major problem with this plan is the lack of funding.

Das Hauptproblem bei diesem Plan ist der Mangel an Finanzierung.

He is a major player in the industry.

Er ist ein wichtiger Akteur in der Branche.

Major - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)

Lemma: major

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): major

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): majors

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): major

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): majored

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): majoring

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): majors

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): major

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): major

Syllables, Separation and Stress

major Contains 2 syllables: ma • jor

Phonetic transcription: ˈmā-jər

ma jor , ˈmā jər (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

major: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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