How is the word erstens translated from German to English

English translation
firstly
adverb

Leitet den ersten Punkt einer Aufzählung ein.

Introduces the first point of a list.

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  • Erstens ist es zu teuer, zweitens zu weit. — Firstly it's too expensive, secondly too far.

  • Erstens müssen wir die Kosten klären. — Firstly, we need to clarify the costs.

  • Ich habe zwei Gründe: erstens die Zeit, zweitens das Geld. — I have two reasons: firstly time, secondly money.

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