Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

Zunächst

Translation (Übersetzung) firstly, initially, for now
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈt͡suːnɛçst]
B1
Adverbs
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb sequence temporal discourse_marker
Zunächst is an adverb used to indicate something that happens first in a sequence or temporarily before something else. It often introduces the first point in a list or discussion.

Zunächst - German Adverbs - Zunächst Meaning - Zunächst Translation - Zunächst Adverbs Examples

Zunächst is a German Adverbs

Learn Zunächst meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Zunächst is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

Zunächst Examples (Beispiele) in English

Zunächst examples with English translations. See how to use Zunächst in sentences. Zunächst example sentences in English below.

Zunächst möchte ich mich bei allen bedanken.
First of all, I would like to thank everyone.
Beginning a speech or presentation
Wir sollten zunächst die Fakten prüfen.
We should first check the facts.
Suggesting a sequence of actions
Zunächst einmal müssen wir das Problem verstehen.
First of all, we need to understand the problem.
Problem-solving discussion

Zunächst Word Family - Zunächst Related Words - Zunächst Family Members

Zunächst Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

derived from (abgeleitet von)
nächst
Meaning: next
Example: Der nächste Schritt ist wichtig.
Adjective
related to (verwandt mit)
zuvor
Meaning: before, previously
Example: Zuvor haben wir darüber gesprochen.
Adverb

Zunächst Usage - Zunächst Collocations - Zunächst Idioms - Zunächst Synonyms - Zunächst Antonyms

Zunächst Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Zunächst Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

zunächst einmal
first of all
High frequency
zunächst und vor allem
first and foremost
Medium frequency
zunächst einmal abwarten
to wait and see first
Medium frequency
zunächst zur Sache kommen
to get to the point first
Low frequency
zunächst einmal überlegen
to think about it first
Medium frequency

Zunächst Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Zunächst einmal die Ruhe bewahren
First of all, keep calm
Advising someone to stay calm as the first step in a situation
Zunächst einmal durchatmen
First take a deep breath
Suggesting to pause and breathe before proceeding

Zunächst Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

erstens
Meaning: firstly
High similarity
zuerst
Meaning: first, at first
High similarity
vorerst
Meaning: for the time being
Medium similarity
anfangs
Meaning: initially, at the beginning
Medium similarity
im ersten Schritt
Meaning: in the first step
Medium similarity

Zunächst Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

später
Meaning: later
danach
Meaning: afterwards
zuletzt
Meaning: lastly
schließlich
Meaning: finally

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Zunächst Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Zunächst semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Zunächst. Explore Zunächst related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Zunächst contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

erstens zuerst anfangs vorläufig einleitend

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