# vorwiegend

vorwiegend is a German adverb meaning “predominantly”.

## In other languages

- Русский: преимущественно, главным образом

## Meanings

1. predominantly
2. predominantly; primarily; mainly
   - An dieser Küste brüten vorwiegend Lunde.

## Examples

- Die Pest wird vorwiegend von Ratten übertragen. — The plague is spread mostly by rats.
- Die Krankheit wird vorwiegend von Nagetieren übertragen. — The disease is spread mostly by rodents.
- Wovon ernährt sich ein Panda vorwiegend? — What is the primary diet of a panda?
- Der Film erhielt vorwiegend positive Kritiken. — The film received mainly positive reviews.
- Als Illustratorin illustriert sie vorwiegend Kinderbücher. — In her work as an illustrator, she illustrates for the most part children's books.

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