ADVERB

meist/maɪ̯st/mostly; usually; most often

meist is a German adverb that means mostly, usually, or most often. It is pronounced /maɪ̯st/.

Definitions

1.in most cases; usually; most of the time(frequency, amount)

a.on most occasions, more often than not

Meist komme ich mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.—Most of the time I come to work by bike.

2.for the most part; the majority(quantity, degree)

a.applies to the largest part of a group or amount

Die Gäste waren meist Studenten.—The guests were mostly students.

Frequently asked questions

What does "meist" mean in English?
"meist" means mostly, usually, or most often. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "meist"?
"meist" is pronounced /maɪ̯st/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "meist"?
"meist" is a adverb in German.

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