Translation of German word "zunächst" to English
zunächst
Meaning
VerbAt the beginning.
How to use
zunächst ('first of all / at first / initially / nearest (dative)') is an adverb and preposition (not a verb). Zunächst möchte ich mich bedanken — First of all, I would like to say thank you.
🇬🇧 English
initially
Example
Zunächst müssen wir den Plan besprechen.
First we have to discuss the plan.
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Common phrases
- zunächst einmal— first of all / to begin with
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What is the definition of the German word "zunächst"?▼
The German word "zunächst" is defined as: "At the beginning."
What does the German word "zunächst" mean?▼
The German word "zunächst" means "initially" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Zunächst müssen wir den Plan besprechen." (which translates as "First we have to discuss the plan.").
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