Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

meistens

Translation (Übersetzung) mostly, usually, most of the time
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈmaɪ̯stn̩s]
A2
Adverb
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb temporal frequency A2 common beginner
"Meistens" is a temporal adverb derived from the superlative form of "viel" (much/many). It indicates frequency or common occurrence. It is often placed at the beginning of a sentence or clause for emphasis, but can also appear after the verb. It is not declined and remains the same in all contexts.

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meistens is a German Adverb

Learn meistens meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. meistens is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

meistens Examples (Beispiele) in English

meistens examples with English translations. See how to use meistens in sentences. meistens example sentences in English below.

Meistens regnet es hier im April.
It usually rains here in April.
Describing typical weather patterns.
Sie frühstückt meistens um sieben Uhr.
She usually has breakfast at seven o'clock.
Describing a daily routine.
Wir gehen meistens samstags einkaufen.
We mostly go shopping on Saturdays.
Describing a habitual activity.
Er ist meistens gut gelaunt.
He is mostly in a good mood.
Describing a typical state or behavior.
Das klappt meistens problemlos.
That usually works without a problem.
Describing a typical outcome.
Meistens fahre ich mit dem Bus zur Arbeit.
I usually take the bus to work.
Describing a regular mode of transport.
Die Geschäfte sind meistens bis 20 Uhr geöffnet.
The shops are usually open until 8 p.m.
Stating common operating hours.

meistens — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for meistens — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich meistens gehe ins Kino.
    Ich gehe meistens ins Kino. / Meistens gehe ich ins Kino.
    Adverbs like 'meistens' typically do not separate the subject and verb. They are placed after the verb (in main clauses) or at the beginning of the clause for emphasis.
  • Er ist meistens groß.
    Er ist meistens pünktlich.
    'Meistens' describes frequency or habitual action, not permanent states or qualities like size. It modifies verbs or entire situations, not adjectives describing inherent traits.
  • die meistens Leute
    die meisten Leute
    Confusion with the adjective 'meist-' (most). 'Meistens' is an adverb and never declines. The adjective 'meist-' must agree with the noun in case, gender, and number.

meistens Word Family - meistens Related Words - meistens Family Members

meistens Word Family (Wortfamilie)

meistens word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn meistens family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore meistens related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived from (Abgeleitet von)
meist
Meaning: most
Example: die meisten Menschen (most people)
Adjective
Related Adjective (Verwandtes Adjektiv)
häufig
Meaning: frequent
Example: ein häufiges Problem (a frequent problem)
Adjective
Related Noun (Verwandtes Substantiv)
die Mehrheit
Meaning: the majority
Example: die Mehrheit der Stimmen (the majority of votes)
Noun

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meistens Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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meistens Collocations (Kollokationen)

meistens collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn meistens word combinations and how to use meistens with other words naturally.

meistens am Wochenende
mostly on the weekend
High frequency
meistens abends
usually in the evenings
High frequency
meistens im Sommer
mostly in the summer
Medium frequency
meistens zu Hause
usually at home
Medium frequency
meistens mit Freunden
mostly with friends
Medium frequency
meistens pünktlich
usually on time
Low frequency
meistens alleine
mostly alone
Low frequency

meistens Idioms (Redewendungen)

meistens idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing meistens with meanings and explanations. Master meistens expressions used in everyday German.

Meistens ist es anders.
Usually it's different.
A phrase expressing that things often turn out differently than expected.
Meistens kommt es anders, als man denkt.
Things usually turn out differently than you think.
A proverb meaning that plans or expectations often don't match reality.

meistens Synonyms (Synonyme)

meistens synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for meistens and expand your German vocabulary. Learn meistens similar words and their usage.

in der Regel
Meaning: as a rule, usually
High similarity
gewöhnlich
Meaning: usually, ordinarily
High similarity
häufig
Meaning: frequently, often
Medium similarity
oft
Meaning: often
Medium similarity
überwiegend
Meaning: predominantly, mainly
Medium similarity
regelmäßig
Meaning: regularly
Low similarity

meistens Antonyms (Antonyme)

meistens antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to meistens. Discover meistens opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

selten
Meaning: rarely, seldom
nie
Meaning: never
manchmal
Meaning: sometimes
gelegentlich
Meaning: occasionally

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meistens Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

meistens semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to meistens. Explore meistens related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn meistens contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

oft immer manchmal selten nie regelmäßig täglich häufig gelegentlich alltäglich

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