ADVERB

erstens/ˈeːɐ̯stn̩s/firstly; first of all

erstens is a German adverb that means firstly or first of all. It is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯stn̩s/.

Definitions

1.used to introduce the first point in a series or a list(enumeration; introducing a first point or argument)

a.to start with, as the first reason or item

Erstens habe ich heute keine Zeit, zweitens bin ich müde.—Firstly, I have no time today, and secondly, I am tired.

Frequently asked questions

What does "erstens" mean in English?
"erstens" means firstly or first of all. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "erstens"?
"erstens" is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯stn̩s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "erstens"?
"erstens" is a adverb in German.

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