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anfänglich

starting

Meaning of anfänglich

Deutsch

am Anfang; zunächst

English

happening or used at the start of something

starting

Pronunciation

German
/ˈanfɛŋlɪç/

anfänglich with English translation

anfänglich usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der anfängliche Preis war niedrig.

The starting price was low.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das anfängliche Gehalt ist gut.

The starting salary is good.

anfänglich synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between anfänglich, beginnend, einleitend, startend, ursprünglich, initial, zunächst, and anfangs

B
🇩🇪German
beginnend

Describes something that is just starting or in its initial stage.

B1often
E
🇩🇪German
einleitend

Emphasizes an introductory or opening part before the main content.

B1often
S
🇩🇪German
startend

Literally means 'starting,' but it sounds somewhat colloquial and often refers to a process beginning.

B1rare word
U
🇩🇪German
ursprünglich

Means 'original' or 'initial' and can refer to the original state or plan.

B1often
I
🇩🇪German
initial

A borrowed word, more common in formal, technical, or academic language.

B1rare word
A
🇩🇪German
anlaufend

Describes something that is beginning to develop or get underway, often a process or event.

B1rare word
E
🇩🇪German
einführend

Highlights an introductory or preparatory function: something that helps introduce a topic.

B1often

Advanced: broader words

Z
🇩🇪German
zunächst

Usually means 'at first' or 'first of all' and often functions as an adverb rather than an adjective.

B1very often
A
🇩🇪German
anfangs

Means 'at first' or 'initially' and is mainly used as an adverb, not as an adjective.

B1very often

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Questions about this word

What does anfänglich mean?

happening or used at the start of something

How do you pronounce anfänglich?

anfänglich is pronounced [ˈanfɛŋlɪç].

How is anfänglich used in a sentence?

The starting price was low. Translation: Der anfängliche Preis war niedrig.

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