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meist

/maɪ̯st/· adverb

mostly, usually

Meist oder meistens — both mean usually.

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meist
mostly, usually

Am Wochenende schlafe ich meist lange.

At the weekend I usually sleep in.

Word family

meistmeistensusuallydie meistenmostam meistenmost

Common combinations

  • meist schonusually already
  • meist am Abendmostly in the evening
  • meist nurusually only

Real examples

  • Der Bus ist meist pünktlich.The bus is usually on time.
  • Wir essen meist um sieben.We usually eat at seven.
  • Die Kunden sind meist freundlich.The customers are mostly friendly.

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