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No. 387 in German

meist

"Meist" means "most" in English.

In a sentence

  • Ich bin meist pünktlich.

    I am mostly on time.

    Here, 'meist' functions as an adverb meaning 'mostly' or 'usually,' specifying the frequency of being on time.

  • Die meist verkauften Bücher sind oft Bestseller.

    The most sold books are often bestsellers.

    Here, 'meist' is part of the word construction 'meistverkauften,' forming an adjective meaning 'most sold,' describing the books.

  • Während der Ferien bleiben die meisten Restaurants geschlossen.

    During the holidays, most restaurants remain closed.

    Here, 'meist' is in its inflected form 'meisten,' functioning as part of a noun phrase meaning 'most restaurants.'

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