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anfänglich — meaning in English

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English meaning

initial adj Happening at the very start; first.

Senses

anfänglich is used for these senses in English:

at first (idiomatic) Initially; at the start; originally.
initial Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.

initial — full definition

adj Happening at the very start; first.
noun The first letter of a name or word.
verb To mark or sign something with your initials.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

anfangs zunächst zuerst erster ursprünglich Anfangsbuchstabe Initiale Initial abzeichnen paraphrasieren