initially

adverb B2 Neutral

Bedeutung

zuerst, anfangs, ursprünglich, zunächst

"Initially" bedeutet, dass etwas zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt am Anfang oder zu Beginn geschah. Es wird verwendet, um zu beschreiben, wie die Dinge zu Beginn waren, bevor sich etwas verändert hat.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "initially" with "initial," which is an adjective.

Beispielsätze

Did you initially understand the instructions clearly ?

Haben Sie die Anweisungen anfangs klar verstanden?

Initially , I thought the meeting would be very short .

Anfangs dachte ich, das Treffen würde sehr kurz sein.

Initially , the project required additional funding to meet deadlines .

Anfänglich erforderte das Projekt zusätzliche Finanzierung, um die Fristen einzuhalten.

Initially , the project seemed difficult but became easier later .

Anfangs schien das Projekt schwierig, wurde aber später einfacher.

Wort im Kontext

Initially , I planned to spend the afternoon cleaning my apartment , but a friend called and invited me for a walk . We walked to a nearby park where the trees were already showing early signs of spring and people sat on benches reading . While we talked about small , everyday things , I realized I needed a break from my usual routine . After the walk , I returned home and finished the cleaning more calmly , taking the time to organize my books . This simple change made the rest of my evening feel more relaxed and productive .

Häufige Wendungen

initially planned initially intended initially proposed

initially

Bedeutung

Beispielsätze

Wort im Kontext

Häufige Wendungen

Verwandte Wörter

Vergiss "initially" nie wieder