ADVERB

vor allem/foːɐ̯ˈʔaləm/above all; especially; mainly

vor allem is a German adverb that means above all, especially, or mainly. It is pronounced /foːɐ̯ˈʔaləm/.

Definitions

1.above all; especially; most of all(emphasis, focus)

a.to indicate the most important point or priority

Vor allem möchte ich Ihnen für Ihre Hilfe danken.—Above all, I would like to thank you for your help.

b.to highlight a main aspect among others

Kinder brauchen vor allem viel Liebe und Geduld.—Children need, above all, a lot of love and patience.

Frequently asked questions

What does "vor allem" mean in English?
"vor allem" means above all, especially, or mainly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "vor allem"?
"vor allem" is pronounced /foːɐ̯ˈʔaləm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vor allem"?
"vor allem" is a adverb in German.

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