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anfangs

initially

adverb AN-fangs Less Common
Time Time Expressions

Also means

at first

Usage Note

anfangs is an adverb meaning 'at the beginning' and pairs naturally with a later später or dann. Do not confuse it with the noun Anfang ('beginning') or the verb anfangen ('to begin').

Examples

"Anfangs war es schwierig."

Natural Translation

At first it was difficult.

Literal Translation

Initially was it difficult.

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