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for the first time
Describes that something happens, takes place, or is done for the very first time.
Das Festival findet dieses Jahr erstmalig in unserer Stadt statt.
The festival is taking place in our city for the first time this year.
The word 'erstmalig' (for the first time) is a more formal and expanded form of 'erstmals' (for the first time). It is derived from the combination 'zum ersten Mal' (for the first time) and becomes an adjective or adverb through the ending '-ig'.
Die erstmalige Durchführung des Projekts war ein großer Erfolg.
The first-time implementation of the project was a great success.
'Erstmalig' (for the first time) can be used as an adverb to describe a verb. But it can also stand before a noun as an adjective, and is then declined like any other adjective.
Die Konferenz wurde erstmalig online abgehalten.
The conference was held online for the first time.
'Erstmalig' (for the first time) belongs more to formal language and is often used in official announcements, reports, or the press. In everyday language, people usually say 'zum ersten Mal' (for the first time).
Der Preis wurde in diesem Jahr erstmalig an eine Frau verliehen.
The prize was awarded to a woman for the first time this year.
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“Erstmals” and “erstmalig” both mean that something happens for the first time. “Erstmals” usually sounds neutral and works well in ordinary reports. “Erstmalig” often sounds more formal and is used especially in official announcements.
Laut offizieller Mitteilung öffnet das Museum in diesem Jahr erstmalig auch am Montag.
According to the official announcement, the museum is opening on Mondays for the first time this year as well.
Das Museum öffnet in diesem Jahr erstmals auch am Montag.
This year, the museum is opening on Mondays for the first time as well.
