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Dutch
Etymology
Univerbation of groten + deels; compare German größtenteils.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɣroː.tə(n)ˌdeːls/, /ˌɣroː.tə(n)ˈdeːls/
- Hyphenation: gro‧ten‧deels
Adverb
grotendeels
- for the most part
- Synonym: voor een groot deel
- Het werk is grotendeels voltooid, maar er zijn nog een paar dingen te doen. ― The work is for the most part completed, but there are a few things left to do.
- Het bos is grotendeels beschermd gebied. ― The forest is for the most part a protected area.
- De studenten waren grotendeels tevreden met de nieuwe docent. ― The students were for the most part satisfied with the new teacher.