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 list of reasons, arguments, or explanations(enumerating argument or reason)
a.to open a sequence in explanations or reasoning
Erstens habe ich keine Zeit, und zweitens fehlt mir das Geld.—Firstly, I have no time, and secondly, I lack the money.
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.
