Zunächst - translation, pronunciation and examples
initially
at first
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сначала запланированный
сначала неясно
сначала думали
сначала простой
сначала другой
zunächst usage examples
Сначала мы сделаем короткий перерыв.
Zunächst machen wir eine kurze Pause.
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initially — at first
Emphasizes the initial phase of something, often with an implication that things change later.
The most common word for sequence: first, before anything else.
Literally means “at the beginning”; it sounds more concrete and less abstract than initially.
A somewhat more formal and literary word; often describes an initial state or reaction.
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What's the difference between zunächst / anfangs / zuerst / am Anfang / anfänglich / vorerst
initially — at first
Zunächst war ich nervös.
Сначала я нервничал.
Emphasizes the initial phase of something, often with an implication that things change later.
Anfangs hatte ich Schwierigkeiten mit der neuen Aufgabe.
Сначала у меня были трудности с новым заданием.
The most common word for sequence: first, before anything else.
Zuerst lesen wir den Text, dann besprechen wir ihn.
Сначала мы читаем текст, потом обсуждаем его.
Literally means “at the beginning”; it sounds more concrete and less abstract than initially.
Am Anfang war das Projekt noch sehr unübersichtlich.
В начале проект был ещё очень запутанным.
A somewhat more formal and literary word; often describes an initial state or reaction.
Anfänglich waren die Ergebnisse noch nicht überzeugend.
Поначалу результаты ещё не были убедительными.
Means “for the time being,” emphasizing that the situation is temporary and may change later.
Vorerst bleiben wir bei dieser Lösung.
Пока что мы остаёмся при этом решении.
Colloquial “first of all” or “for now”; often sounds softer and more practical.
Erst einmal trinken wir einen Kaffee und dann entscheiden wir weiter.
Для начала мы выпьем кофе, а потом решим дальше.
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zunächst translation: initially. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce zunächst
/ˈtsuːnɛst/
zunächst translation
initially
zunächst examples
Zunächst war ich nervös.
zunächst transcription
/ˈtsuːnɛst/
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zunächst meaning: what does it mean?
am Anfang; zuerst
zunächst pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
zunächst is pronounced as /ˈtsuːnɛst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
zunächst definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Zunächst war ich nervös. Translation: Сначала я нервничал.
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