ADVERB

erstmals/ˈeːɐ̯stmaːls/for the first time

erstmals is a German adverb that means for the first time. It is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯stmaːls/.

Definitions

1.for the first time; never before(time, sequence)

a.indicating the first occurrence of an event or action

Er trat erstmals im Jahr 2000 auf die Bühne.He went on stage for the first time in 2000.

b.used to emphasize something has not happened before

Dieses Phänomen wurde erstmals beschrieben.This phenomenon was described for the first time.

Frequently asked questions

What does "erstmals" mean in English?
"erstmals" means for the first time. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "erstmals"?
"erstmals" is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯stmaːls/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "erstmals"?
"erstmals" is a adverb in German.

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