der Hauptbestandteil
Translation
main component, main ingredient, principal part, key element
Examples
Wasser ist der Hauptbestandteil des menschlichen Körpers.
Water is the main component of the human body.
Mehl ist der Hauptbestandteil von Brot.
Flour is the main ingredient of bread.
Grammar Patterns
the main component ((of sth.)) der Hauptbestandteil ((von+3 / et2)) Sugar is the main component of this cake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wesentlicher Teil, Grundstoff; Antonyms: Nebenbestandteil
Etymology
Composed of 'Haupt-' (main, chief) + 'Bestand' (component, stock) + 'Teil' (part).
Memory Tips
'Haupt' means 'head' or 'main'. Think of it as the 'head' component of something, the most important part.