Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

Erstens

Translation (Übersetzung) firstly
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈeːɐ̯stn̩s]
A1
Adverbs
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb sequence beginner A1 ordinal listing
Used to introduce the first point in a list or argument. Often followed by 'zweitens' (secondly), 'drittens' (thirdly), etc. Functions as an adverb, not a noun.

Erstens - German Adverbs - Erstens Meaning - Erstens Translation - Erstens Adverbs Examples

Erstens is a German Adverbs

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Erstens Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Erstens habe ich keine Zeit, und zweitens habe ich keine Lust.
Firstly I don't have time, and secondly I don't feel like it.
Listing reasons for refusal
Erstens möchte ich mich bedanken, und zweitens möchte ich einige Punkte erklären.
Firstly I would like to thank you, and secondly I would like to explain some points.
Structuring a speech or presentation
Warum soll ich das tun? Erstens ist es sinnvoll, und zweitens macht es Spaß.
Why should I do that? Firstly it makes sense, and secondly it's fun.
Providing arguments in conversation

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Erstens Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Erstens word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Erstens family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Erstens related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
erste
Meaning: first
Example: Der erste Platz (the first place)
Adjective
related to (verwandt mit)
eins
Meaning: one
Example: Die Zahl eins (the number one)
Numeral
sequential partner (Folgepartner)
zweitens
Meaning: secondly
Example: Erstens, zweitens, drittens (firstly, secondly, thirdly)
Adverb

Erstens Usage - Erstens Collocations - Erstens Idioms - Erstens Synonyms - Erstens Antonyms

Erstens Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Erstens Collocations (Kollokationen)

Erstens collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Erstens word combinations and how to use Erstens with other words naturally.

Erstens, zweitens, drittens
firstly, secondly, thirdly
High frequency
Erstens einmal
first of all
High frequency
Erstens und vor allem
first and foremost
Medium frequency
Erstens möchte ich sagen
firstly I would like to say
High frequency
Erstens ist es wichtig
firstly it is important
High frequency
Erstens aus diesem Grund
firstly for this reason
Medium frequency
Erstens und letztens
firstly and lastly
Low frequency
Erstens, weil
firstly, because
High frequency

Erstens Idioms (Redewendungen)

Erstens idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Erstens with meanings and explanations. Master Erstens expressions used in everyday German.

Erstens kommt es anders, zweitens als man denkt
First things turn out differently, second than you think
A saying meaning things often don't go as planned
Erstens hat's keinen Zweck, zweitens ist es verboten
Firstly it's pointless, secondly it's forbidden
Used to dismiss an idea with two strong reasons

Erstens Synonyms (Synonyme)

Erstens synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Erstens and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Erstens similar words and their usage.

Zunächst
Meaning: firstly, initially
High similarity
Zuerst
Meaning: first, at first
High similarity
An erster Stelle
Meaning: in first place
Medium similarity
Primär
Meaning: primarily
Medium similarity
Vorweg
Meaning: firstly, beforehand
Medium similarity
Als Erstes
Meaning: as the first thing
High similarity

Erstens Antonyms (Antonyme)

Erstens antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Erstens. Discover Erstens opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Zweitens
Meaning: secondly
Letztens
Meaning: lastly
Schließlich
Meaning: finally
Zuletzt
Meaning: last, finally

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Erstens Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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zweitens drittens viertens fünftens letztens schließlich zunächst zuerst

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