Translation of German word "meistens" to English
meistens
/maɪ̯stn̩s/
Meaning
VerbMost of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
How to use
meistens ('mostly / usually / in most cases') is an adverb (not a verb). Meistens trinke ich Tee — Usually I drink tea. Am meisten — Most of all / the most.
🇬🇧 English
usually
Example
Er kommt meistens zu Besuch.
He usually comes to visit.
Ich gehe meistens ins Kino.
I usually go to the cinema.
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Common phrases
- meistens zu Hause— usually at home
- meistens pünktlich— usually on time
- meistens am Morgen— usually in the morning
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What is the definition of the German word "meistens"?▼
The German word "meistens" is defined as: "Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally."
What does the German word "meistens" mean?▼
The German word "meistens" means "usually" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "meistens"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Er kommt meistens zu Besuch." (which translates as "He usually comes to visit.").
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