ADVERB
einerseits/ˈaɪ̯nɐzaɪ̯t͡s/on the one hand
einerseits is a German adverb that means on the one hand. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nɐzaɪ̯t͡s/.
Definitions
1.used to introduce one aspect of a situation, typically followed by 'andererseits' for the opposite aspect(linking contrast)
a.to present one side of a contrast
Einerseits möchte ich im Ausland studieren, andererseits will ich meine Familie nicht verlassen.—On the one hand, I want to study abroad; on the other hand, I don't want to leave my family.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einerseits" mean in English?
- "einerseits" means on the one hand. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "einerseits"?
- "einerseits" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nɐzaɪ̯t͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "einerseits"?
- "einerseits" is a adverb in German.
