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die Mehrheit (noun)

the majority

💬 Example

"Die Mehrheit der Studenten hat zugestimmt."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'MEHR' (more) and 'HEIGHT'. The majority is the group that has 'more height' on a bar chart.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Die Mehrheit sind... → Die Mehrheit ist...

Die Meistens der Leute... → Die meisten Leute...

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