This is the 3367th most frequent German word.
hauptsache
"Hauptsache" means "main thing" or "most important matter."
In this sentence, 'hauptsache' introduces the primary concern or focus of the situation, indicating what is deemed most important.
Hauptsache, wir kommen rechtzeitig an.
The main thing is that we arrive on time.
Here, 'hauptsache' serves as a noun, explicitly identifying the most crucial aspect to consider.
Die Hauptsache ist, dass er gesund bleibt.
The most important thing is that he remains healthy.
In this instance, 'hauptsache' emphasizes the fundamental condition or aim, implying that as long as this condition is met, other details are secondary.