primært

Primært is a word used in Danish and Norwegian to mean primarily, mainly, or chiefly. It functions as an adverb that signals the main focus, purpose, or criterion of a statement. In everyday use, it helps distinguish what is most important or central in a given context.

Etymology and related forms are linked to the same family of words that express priority or first order. The term is cognate with similar words in other Germanic languages, such as English primary, and it sits alongside related Danish and Norwegian forms like primær, which can appear as an adjective in some contexts. The adverb primært is most common for qualifying takes, goals, or explanations.

Usage examples in Danish and Norwegian illustrate its role as a modifier of scope or priority. Danish: Primært er fokuset på sikkerhed, men der er også andre faktorer at overveje. Translation: The primary focus is on safety, though other factors must also be considered. Danish: Varen er primært rettet mod professionelle kunder. Translation: The product is primarily aimed at professional customers. Norwegian: Primært bruker teknologien i kliniske laboratorier. Translation: The technology is primarily used in clinical laboratories. Primært kan også brukes for å understreke argumenter i skriftlig eller muntlig språk.

In technical terminology, primært is often used to distinguish the main component or method from secondary ones, especially in fields like computing, engineering, and science. See also primær and primary for related adjectival forms and synonyms such as hoved- and mainly. Overall, primært remains a concise marker of emphasis on the main aspect within a statement.