zunächst
initially
Meaning of zunächst
am Anfang; zuerst
at the beginning, before something changed
Pronunciation
zunächst with English translation
zunächst usage examples
Zunächst war ich nervös.
Initially, I was nervous.
Zunächst wollte er nicht mitkommen.
Initially, he didn't want to come along.
zunächst synonyms
What's the difference between zunächst, anfangs, zuerst, am Anfang, anfänglich, and vorerst
Emphasizes the initial phase of something, often with an implication that things change later.
Literally means “at the beginning”; it sounds more concrete and less abstract than initially.
A somewhat more formal and literary word; often describes an initial state or reaction.
Means “for the time being,” emphasizing that the situation is temporary and may change later.
Colloquial “first of all” or “for now”; often sounds softer and more practical.
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Questions about this word
What does zunächst mean?
at the beginning, before something changed
How do you pronounce zunächst?
zunächst is pronounced [ˈtsuːnɛst].
How is zunächst used in a sentence?
Initially, I was nervous. Translation: Zunächst war ich nervös.
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