erstens

Based on: erst

first of, firstly: (used to talk about a sequence)

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Check "erstens" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"erstens" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
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The Meaning and Use of “erst”

'erst' means 'first', but that's only half the story. It's also a specific type of "only". Today, we'll explore which 'only' and how to use 'erst' as 'first'.

Vocab: erst, erste, erstes, erst mal, erst vs schon

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How many meanings does the German word 'erstens' have?

erstens has 1 distinct meaning: 1. first of, firstly.

What is 'erstens' related to?

The word 'erstens' is related to erst.

Where can I learn more about 'erstens'?

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The Meaning and Use of “erst”
'erst' means 'first', but that's only half the story. It's also a specific type of "only". Today, we'll explore which 'only' and how to use 'erst' as 'first'.
Vocab: erst, erste, erstes, erst mal, erst vs schon
Read article