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meistens

/ˈmaɪ̯stn̩s/· adverb

usually, mostly

Softer than immer. In first position it pushes the verb to position 2: Meistens stehe ich um sieben auf.

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meistens
usually, most of the time

Meistens nehme ich den Bus.

I usually take the bus.

Word family

meistensmeistmostly (more formal)die meistenmost (people, things)am meistenthe most

Common combinations

  • Meistens schon.Usually, yes.
  • meistens am Wochenendemostly at the weekend

Similar & opposite

≈ Synonyms
normalerweisein der Regel

Common learner mistakes

  • Meistens ich stehe um sieben auf.
    Meistens stehe ich um sieben auf.
    When meistens starts the sentence, the verb comes next (position 2), then the subject.

Real examples

  • Meistens fahre ich mit dem Rad.I usually go by bike.
  • Am Wochenende schlafe ich meistens lange.At the weekend I usually sleep in.
  • Ich koche meistens am Abend.I usually cook in the evening.

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