erstens

adverb

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first

at first

initially

first of all

firstly

in the first place

in the beginning

originally

begin with

Synonyms and Related Words for erstens

erst zuerst zunächst anfangs als Erstes am Anfang an erster Stelle anfänglich ursprünglich ehemals erst einmal eingangs

Definition of "erstens" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "erstens" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Leitet den ersten Punkt in einer Aufzählung, einer Reihenfolge oder einer Argumentation ein.

DE: “Warum kommst du nicht mit ins Kino? Erstens, ich habe keine Zeit.”
A1
EN: “Why aren't you coming to the cinema with us? Firstly, I don't have time.”

DE: “Ich möchte umziehen. Erstens ist meine Wohnung zu klein und zweitens ist sie zu teuer.”
A2
EN: “I want to move. Firstly, my apartment is too small, and secondly, it is too expensive.”

DE: “Wir sollten das Projekt verschieben. Erstens fehlt uns das Budget und zweitens sind die technischen Anforderungen noch unklar.”
B1
EN: “We should postpone the project. In the first place, we lack the budget, and secondly, the technical requirements are still unclear.”

Words Similar in Spelling to erstens

erste erst erstellt erstellte erstellen