zuerst
at first
at beginning
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zuerst belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
zuerst synonyms
What's the difference between zuerst / erst / an erster Stelle / am Anfang
“Initially, at the start”; often implies that things changed later.
Anfangs war ich nervös, aber später wurde es besser.
Сначала я нервничал, но позже стало лучше.
“Only, not until”; can mean “first” in sequence, but more often indicates a delay or limitation.
Ich kann erst morgen kommen.
Я смогу прийти только завтра.
“Above all, first and foremost”; emphasizes importance rather than just time order.
An erster Stelle steht für mich die Gesundheit.
В первую очередь для меня важнее всего здоровье.
“At the beginning”; a simple and very common expression for the start of a period, text, journey, or process.
Am Anfang war die Aufgabe schwer, aber dann wurde sie leichter.
Сначала задание было трудным, но потом оно стало легче.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce zuerst and what this word means
zuerst translation: at first. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce zuerst
[t͡suˈʔeːɐ̯st]
zuerst translation
at first
zuerst transcription
[t͡suˈʔeːɐ̯st]
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zuerst meaning: what does it mean?
zu Beginn; am Anfang von etwas, bevor sich etwas ändert
zuerst pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
zuerst is pronounced as [t͡suˈʔeːɐ̯st]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is zuerst part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, zuerst (at first) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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