ADJECTIVE

anfänglich/ˈanfɛŋlɪç/initial; at first; in the beginning

anfänglich is a German adjective that means initial, at first, or in the beginning. It is pronounced /ˈanfɛŋlɪç/.

Definitions

1.occurring at the beginning; initial; in the early stages(temporal)

a.at the start of a process or period

Die anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten konnten schnell überwunden werden.The initial difficulties were quickly overcome.

b.in the first phase, not yet advanced

Anfänglich war er skeptisch, doch dann änderte er seine Meinung.At first, he was skeptical, but then he changed his mind.

Adjective Forms

Positiveanfänglich

Frequently asked questions

What does "anfänglich" mean in English?
"anfänglich" means initial, at first, or in the beginning. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "anfänglich"?
"anfänglich" is pronounced /ˈanfɛŋlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "anfänglich"?
"anfänglich" is a adjective in German.

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