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eingangs

at the outset, in the opening

adverb EYN-gahngs Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Also means

as mentioned at the beginning

Usage Note

Eingangs refers back to or points toward the beginning of a text, speech, or communication: Eingangs wurde festgestellt, dass … — At the outset it was established that … Complementary to abschließend; both are common in formal German writing.

Examples

"Wie eingangs erwähnt, gilt diese Regelung ab Januar."

Natural Translation

As mentioned at the outset, this rule applies from January.

Literal Translation

As at-the-outset mentioned, applies this regulation from January.

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