ADVERB
in erster Linie/ɪn ˈeːɐ̯stɐ ˌliːni̯ə/primarily; mainly; first and foremost
in erster Linie is a German adverb that means primarily, mainly, or first and foremost. It is pronounced /ɪn ˈeːɐ̯stɐ ˌliːni̯ə/.
Definitions
1.primarily; mainly; above all(focus/emphasis)
a.used to indicate what is most important or relevant
In erster Linie möchte ich mich bei allen Helfern bedanken.—First and foremost, I would like to thank all the helpers.
b.used to describe the main reason or aim
Das Projekt dient in erster Linie dem Umweltschutz.—The project mainly serves environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "in erster Linie" mean in English?
- "in erster Linie" means primarily, mainly, or first and foremost. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "in erster Linie"?
- "in erster Linie" is pronounced /ɪn ˈeːɐ̯stɐ ˌliːni̯ə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "in erster Linie"?
- "in erster Linie" is a adverb in German.
