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Hauptreihe
German → American English
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Main series
Die wichtigste oder zentrale Reihe innerhalb einer größeren Ordnung oder Gruppe.
Die Hauptreihe der Artikel behandelt grundlegende Themen.Use Hauptreihe mostly in technical, scientific, or organized-list contexts. In everyday speech, Reihe or Serie is often more natural unless you specifically mean the main or central series.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Hauptreihe" mean in English?
"Hauptreihe" means "main series" in English.
Is "Hauptreihe" a common German word?
It is understandable, but it is more common in technical, scientific, or structured contexts than in everyday conversation.
What is the difference between "Hauptreihe" and "Reihe"?
"Reihe" means a row or series in general, while "Hauptreihe" refers specifically to the main or primary series.
How do you use "Hauptreihe" in a sentence?
For example: "Die Hauptreihe der Veranstaltung startet morgen." — "The main series of the event starts tomorrow."