ADVERB

zum einenfor one thing; on the one hand

zum einen is a German adverb that means for one thing or on the one hand.

Definitions

1.used to introduce the first point in a contrast or list, often paired with 'zum anderen'(discourse marker)

a.to present reasons or arguments in parallel or opposition

Zum einen ist das Angebot sehr günstig, zum anderen entspricht es nicht meinen Erwartungen.—On the one hand, the offer is very affordable; on the other hand, it does not meet my expectations.

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What does "zum einen" mean in English?
"zum einen" means for one thing or on the one hand. It is a German adverb.
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"zum einen" is a adverb in German.

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