hauptrund
Translation
main-round (attributive)
Examples
Die hauptrunden Spiele beginnen nächste Woche.
The main-round games start next week.
Grammar Patterns
hauptrund + Noun main-round ... The main-round matches are always exciting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zur Hauptrunde gehörend (belonging to the main round); Antonyms: vorrundlich (related to the preliminary round)
Etymology
An adjective derived from 'Haupt-' (main) and 'Runde' (round, as in a competition).
Memory Tips
Think of things related to the 'main round' of a tournament. It's used attributively, like 'main-round games'.