ADVERB

einerseits/ˈaɪ̯nɐzaɪ̯t͡s/on the one hand

einerseits is a German adverb that means on the one hand. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nɐzaɪ̯t͡s/.

Definitions

1.used to introduce one side of a contrast, often with 'andererseits'(linking contrast)

a.on the one hand (introducing the first point in a contrast)

Einerseits möchte ich im Ausland leben, andererseits vermisse ich meine Familie.—On the one hand, I want to live abroad; on the other hand, I miss my family.

Frequently asked questions

What does "einerseits" mean in English?
"einerseits" means on the one hand. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "einerseits"?
"einerseits" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nɐzaɪ̯t͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "einerseits"?
"einerseits" is a adverb in German.

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