ADVERB

anfangs/ˈanfaŋs/at first; initially

anfangs is a German adverb that means at first or initially. It is pronounced /ˈanfaŋs/.

Definitions

1.at first; at the beginning (of a time period)(temporal)

a.during the initial phase of something

Anfangs war das Wetter schlecht, aber später wurde es besser.—At first the weather was bad, but later it improved.

Frequently asked questions

What does "anfangs" mean in English?
"anfangs" means at first or initially. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "anfangs"?
"anfangs" is pronounced /ˈanfaŋs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "anfangs"?
"anfangs" is a adverb in German.

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