ADVERB
vor allem/foːɐ̯ˈʔaləm/above all; especially; mainly
vor allem is a German adverb that means above all, especially, or mainly. It is pronounced /foːɐ̯ˈʔaləm/.
Definitions
1.above all; especially; most of all(emphasis, focus)
a.to indicate the most important point or priority
Vor allem möchte ich Ihnen für Ihre Hilfe danken.—Above all, I would like to thank you for your help.
b.to highlight a main aspect among others
Kinder brauchen vor allem viel Liebe und Geduld.—Children need, above all, a lot of love and patience.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vor allem" mean in English?
- "vor allem" means above all, especially, or mainly. 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.
