German

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Etymology

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From Haupt (head) +‎ Wort (word).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Hauptwort n (strong, genitive Hauptwortes or Hauptworts, plural Hauptwörter)

  1. (grammar) noun (sensu stricto), substantive
    Synonyms: Dingwort, Substantiv

Declension

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Hyponyms

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Further reading

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  • Hauptwort” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache