ADVERB

vor allem/foːɐ̯ˈʔaləm/above all; especially; particularly

vor allem is a German adverb that means above all, especially, or particularly. It is pronounced /foːɐ̯ˈʔaləm/.

Definitions

1.used to highlight that something is more important or relevant than other things(emphasis; main point)

a.above all; especially

Vor allem Kinder brauchen viel Schlaf.Above all, children need a lot of sleep.

b.mainly; primarily

Das Buch richtet sich vor allem an Anfänger.The book is aimed mainly at beginners.

Frequently asked questions

What does "vor allem" mean in English?
"vor allem" means above all, especially, or particularly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "vor allem"?
"vor allem" is pronounced /foːɐ̯ˈʔaləm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vor allem"?
"vor allem" is a adverb in German.

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