Adverb
erstmal
Pronunciation: /ˈeːɐ̯stmaːl/
for the time being, for now
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Meanings
Adverb
- for the time being, for now
- first (before anything else)
Example sentence
Sie können erstmal diesen Stift benutzen.
You can use this pen for the time being.
Usage
- erstmal abwarten — Informal for waiting first before deciding what to do.
- erstmal / erstmals — For now or first differs from for the first time.
Wir trinken erstmal einen Kaffee und besprechen dann den Plan.
We will have a coffee first and then discuss the plan.