Adverb
vor allem
Pronunciation: /foːɐ̯ ˈaləm/
above all (of prime importance), especially, particularly
B1
rank #197
Meanings
Adverb
- above all (of prime importance), especially, particularly
- used to highlight a point that is considered particularly baffling or galling by the speaker; and the thing is, the kicker is
Example sentence
Mir gefällt vor allem die Musik in diesem Film.
What I like most about this film is the music.
Usage
- vor allem die Musik — Focuses attention on the most important item.
- vor allem / nur — Especially highlights an item; only excludes other items.
Wir brauchen vor allem mehr Zeit.
Above all, we need more time.