der Hauptfaktor
Translation
main factor, key factor, principal factor
Examples
Der Preis ist der Hauptfaktor.
The price is the main factor.
Zeit ist ein Hauptfaktor bei diesem Projekt.
Time is a key factor in this project.
Grammar Patterns
((nominative)) to be the main factor The price is the main factor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schlüsselfaktor (key factor), Hauptgrund (main reason); Antonyms: Nebenfaktor (minor factor)
Etymology
Composed of `Haupt-` (main) and `Faktor` (factor). `Faktor` comes from the Latin word "factor", meaning "maker" or "doer".
Memory Tips
Think of the "head" (Haupt) factor, the main thing that "makes" a decision or outcome happen.