zumeist
Translation
mostly, for the most part, usually
Examples
Zumeist sind die Geschäfte sonntags geschlossen.
Mostly, the shops are closed on Sundays.
Die Teilnehmer waren zumeist Studenten.
The participants were mostly students.
Grammar Patterns
zumeist + V2 sentence Mostly, ... Zumeist sind die Geschäfte sonntags geschlossen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meistens, hauptsächlich (mainly), in der Regel (as a rule); Antonyms: selten (rarely), kaum (hardly)
Etymology
A combination of "zu" (to) and "meist" (most). It literally means "to the most part."
Memory Tips
Think of it as a slightly more formal or literary version of the very common word 'meistens'.