Adverb
vornehmlich
mainly, principally, primarily
B2
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Meanings
Adverb
- mainly, principally, primarily
- predominantly
- especially
Example sentence
Das Museum wird vornehmlich von Familien besucht.
The museum is visited mainly by families.
Usage
- vornehmlich / hauptsächlich — Both mean mainly or primarily; vornehmlich is more formal.
- vornehmlich für etwas — Mainly for something; für takes the accusative.
Das Angebot richtet sich vornehmlich an Berufseinsteiger.
The offer is aimed mainly at people starting their careers.