# erstens

erstens is a German adverb meaning “first”.

## In other languages

- Русский: во-первых

## Meanings

1. first, firstly, in the first place

## Examples

- Erstens bin ich beschäftigt und zweitens hab ich kein Interesse. — First, I'm busy, and secondly, I'm not interested.
- Erstens habe ich kein Geld. Zweitens habe ich keine Zeit. — First, I don't have any money. Second, I don't have the time.
- Erstens nicht schaden. — First, do no harm.

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