Adjective / Adverb
anfänglich
Pronunciation: [ˈʔanfɛŋlɪç]
initial
C1
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Meanings
Adjective
- initial
Adverb
- at first, initially
Example sentence
Die anfängliche Begeisterung ließ nach wenigen Wochen nach.
The initial enthusiasm faded after just a few weeks.
Usage
- anfängliche Schwierigkeiten — Initial difficulties, occurring at the beginning.
- anfänglich / anfangs — Both can mean initially; anfänglich also takes adjective endings before a noun.
Die anfänglichen Zweifel verschwanden nach dem ersten Gespräch.
The initial doubts disappeared after the first conversation.