main island
die Hauptinsel, die Hauptinseln
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main island
The most important or largest island in a group of islands that also includes other islands.
Die Hauptinsel ist durch eine Fähre mit den kleineren Inseln verbunden.
The main island is connected to the smaller islands by ferry.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hauptinseln |
| genitive | der Hauptinsel |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Hauptinsel | die Hauptinseln |
| accusative | die Hauptinsel | die Hauptinseln |
| dative | der Hauptinsel | den Hauptinseln |
| genitive | der Hauptinsel | der Hauptinseln |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hauptinsel' is made up of 'Haupt' (main) and 'Insel' (island). Here, 'Haupt' indicates the central or most important island in an area.
Die Hauptstadt liegt auf der Hauptinsel des Landes.
The country's capital is located on the main island.
For staying on the island, the phrase 'auf der Hauptinsel' (on the main island) is usually used. This expression describes the place where people or facilities are located.
Auf der Hauptinsel gibt es den einzigen Flughafen der Region.
The region's only airport is on the main island.
'Hauptinsel' often appears with geographical terms such as 'des Archipels' (of the archipelago), 'der Inselgruppe' (of the island group), or 'eines Inselstaats' (of an island nation). Combinations with 'erreichen' (to reach), 'verlassen' (to leave), and 'verbinden' (to connect) are also common.
Viele Besucher erreichen die Hauptinsel mit dem Flugzeug.
Many visitors reach the main island by plane.
