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main part
The largest, most important, or central section of something, for example a text, a paper, an event, or a meal.
Nach der Einleitung folgt der Hauptteil des Aufsatzes, in dem die Argumente dargelegt werden.
After the introduction comes the main part of the essay, in which the arguments are presented.
'Hauptteil' (main part) is made up of 'Haupt-' and 'der Teil' (the part). The prefix 'Haupt-' means 'most important' or 'central' and can be combined with many nouns.
Der Hauptbahnhof ist der zentrale Verkehrsknotenpunkt der Stadt.
The main train station is the city's central transport hub.
To say what something is the main part of, German usually uses the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. Both forms are correct and common.
Der Hauptteil des Buches beschreibt die Kindheit des Autors.
The main part of the book describes the author's childhood.
The word 'Hauptteil' (main part) is very often used in connection with structured things such as texts, speeches, or presentations. Typical verbs are 'bilden' (to form), 'bestehen aus' (to consist of), or 'folgen auf' (to follow).
Die Analyse der Daten bildet den Hauptteil meiner Masterarbeit.
The analysis of the data forms the main part of my master's thesis.
centerpiece / core component
The Hauptteil is the central structural section of a text, presentation, or other whole. The Kernstück is the most important or essential part, on which the rest is based. A Kernstück can lie within the Hauptteil, but it does not necessarily refer to the entire section.
Im Hauptteil des Vortrags erklärt die Ärztin die Ergebnisse ihrer Untersuchung.
In the main part of the presentation, the doctor explains the results of her study.
Das Kernstück des Vortrags ist die Erklärung der neuen Behandlungsmethode.
The centerpiece of the presentation is the explanation of the new treatment method.
