Anfänglich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anfänglich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "initial", "early" or "preliminary". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "anfänglich"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular

Meanings of "anfänglich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Initial, early"

"Anfänglich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die anfängliche Begeisterung ließ schnell nach.The initial enthusiasm quickly faded.
  2. Sein anfängliches Zögern war verständlich.His initial hesitation was understandable.
  3. Die anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten wurden überwunden.The initial difficulties were overcome.

2.) "Initially, at first"

"Anfänglich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Anfänglich war es schwierig, aber es wurde leichter.Initially it was difficult, but it got easier.
  2. Anfänglich dachte ich, es wäre einfach.Initially I thought it would be easy.
  3. Anfänglich war das Wetter schlecht, aber es besserte sich.Initially the weather was bad, but it improved.
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