Meaning 1neutral; formal · 82%
For the greatest part or mainly, without necessarily being exclusive.
Natural examples
Die Gäste kamen vorwiegend aus dem Umland.
The guests came mainly from nearby towns.
Das Geschäft verkauft vorwiegend regionale Produkte.
The shop mainly sells regional products.
Im Winter arbeiten wir vorwiegend drinnen.
In winter, we work mostly indoors.
Usage note
Vorwiegend is an adverb often placed before a verb or group description. It allows for exceptions.
Mini-lesson: vorwiegend
For the greatest part or mainly, without necessarily being exclusive. Vorwiegend is an adverb often placed before a verb or group description. It allows for exceptions.
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