Adverb
anfangs
Pronunciation: [ˈanfaŋs]
initially, at the beginning
B1
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Meanings
Adverb
- initially, at the beginning
Example sentence
Anfangs wusste ich nicht, was ich tun sollte.
At first, I didn't know what I should do.
Usage
- anfangs / am Anfang — Both mean at the beginning.
- anfangs ... später ... — These help contrast an initial situation with a later one.
Anfangs war die Treppe ungewohnt, später störte sie uns nicht mehr.
At first, the staircase felt unfamiliar; later, it no longer bothered us.