ADVERB
zunächst/t͡suˈnɛːçst/at first; initially; first of all
zunächst is a German adverb that means at first, initially, or first of all. It is pronounced /t͡suˈnɛːçst/.
Definitions
1.at first; initially (as the first thing before something else)(time, order)
a.as the first step or phase before anything else happens or changes
Zunächst möchte ich allen für ihr Kommen danken.—First of all, I would like to thank everyone for coming.
2.for now; for the time being; temporarily(preliminary state)
a.to indicate something is true for the present but may change later
Das Angebot gilt zunächst bis Ende des Monats.—The offer is valid for the time being until the end of the month.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zunächst" mean in English?
- "zunächst" means at first, initially, or first of all. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "zunächst"?
- "zunächst" is pronounced /t͡suˈnɛːçst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "zunächst"?
- "zunächst" is a adverb in German.
