Noun / Connector
die Hauptsache
Pronunciation: /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzaxə/
the main thing is…; as long as
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plural Hauptsachen
Meanings
Noun
- main thing; most important thing
Connector
- the main thing is…; as long as
Example sentence
Hauptsache, wir sind zusammen.
The main thing is that we're together.
Word forms
singular
die Hauptsache
plural
die Hauptsachen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Hauptsache
Accusativedie Hauptsache
Dativeder Hauptsache
Genitiveder Hauptsache
Plural
Nominativedie Hauptsachen
Accusativedie Hauptsachen
Dativeden Hauptsachen
Genitiveder Hauptsachen
Usage
- Hauptsache, du bist gesund. — the main thing is that you are healthy; the clause keeps normal verb order
- Hauptsache / die Hauptsache — clause-introducing expression / the noun meaning the main thing
Hauptsache, wir erreichen den Zug noch.
The main thing is that we still catch the train.