in erster Linie

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Expresses the idea “primarily or chiefly” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Er antwortete einfach: in erster Linie.
    The speaker uses primarily or chiefly.
  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: in erster Linie.
    The expression means primarily or chiefly.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „in erster Linie“.
    In this context it conveys primarily or chiefly.
  • Lernende verwenden „in erster Linie“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates primarily or chiefly.
  • Der Ausdruck „in erster Linie“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is primarily or chiefly.

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Meanings

Meaning

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Expresses the idea “primarily or chiefly” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: in erster Linie.
    The expression means primarily or chiefly.
  • Der Ausdruck „in erster Linie“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is primarily or chiefly.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „in erster Linie“.
    In this context it conveys primarily or chiefly.
  • Er antwortete einfach: in erster Linie.
    The speaker uses primarily or chiefly.
  • Lernende verwenden „in erster Linie“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates primarily or chiefly.

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Etymology

A fixed German combination whose words together carry the established meaning “primarily or chiefly”.

FAQ

What does in erster Linie mean?

Expresses the idea “primarily or chiefly” in everyday German.

How is in erster Linie used?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

Is in erster Linie common?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

How is in erster Linie pronounced?

It is pronounced as shown in the entry: in erster Linie.

What should learners remember?

Expresses the idea “primarily or chiefly” in everyday German.

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