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Hauptseite
/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌzaɪ̯tə/
homepage
Besuchen Sie die Hauptseite unseres Unternehmens.
Visit our company's homepage.
technical
The main or primary page of a website, typically the first page users see.
Die Hauptseite der Website wurde aktualisiert.
The website's homepage has been updated.
Auf der Hauptseite finden Sie alle wichtigen Informationen.
You'll find all important information on the homepage.
In German, 'Hauptseite' is commonly used in web contexts, though 'Startseite' is more frequently used in everyday language.
Collocations
die Hauptseite besuchento visit the homepageauf der Hauptseiteon the homepage
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Distinction from 'Startseite'
'Hauptseite' and 'Startseite' are often used interchangeably, but 'Hauptseite' emphasizes the page's role as the main entry point, while 'Startseite' can also refer to a user's personalized landing page in browsers.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Hauptseite' as it is a noun in German.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Haupt' (main, principal) + 'Seite' (page), first attested in the late 20th century with the rise of the internet.
Usage Notes
'Hauptseite' is a technical term primarily used in web development and formal contexts. In everyday speech, 'Startseite' is more common. The term is capitalized as it is a noun in German.
Word Breakdown
Haupt
main, principal
rootSeite
page
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