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.

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