ADVERB

auf den ersten Blickat first glance; on first sight

auf den ersten Blick is a German adverb that means at first glance or on first sight.

Definitions

1.used to express something perceived immediately or superficially, without deeper inspection(impression, assessment)

a.at first sight or impression, before closer examination

Auf den ersten Blick sieht das Problem einfach aus, aber es ist ziemlich kompliziert.—At first glance, the problem seems simple, but it is quite complicated.

b.superficially or initially judging

Auf den ersten Blick wirkte er sehr sympathisch.—At first sight, he seemed very likeable.

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"auf den ersten Blick" means at first glance or on first sight. It is a German adverb.
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"auf den ersten Blick" is a adverb in German.

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