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first of all
An adverb that emphasizes that something happens before everything else or is considered the most important thing. It means 'first and foremost' or 'in the first place'.
Zuallererst möchte ich mich bei Ihnen für die Einladung bedanken.
First of all, I would like to thank you for the invitation.
The word is a compound of 'zu', 'aller', and 'erst'. The part 'aller-' intensifies the statement and emphasizes that this point absolutely comes first.
Wir haben viel zu tun, aber zuallererst brauchen wir einen Plan.
We have a lot to do, but first of all we need a plan.
When 'zuallererst' (first of all) stands at the beginning of the sentence (position 1), the conjugated verb follows directly after it (position 2). This word order is called inversion.
Zuallererst müssen wir die Fakten prüfen.
First of all, we have to check the facts.
'Zuallererst' (first of all) is frequently used to begin a speech, a presentation, or a list of arguments. It signals the most important or first point to the listener or reader.
Um das Problem zu lösen, müssen wir zuallererst die Ursache analysieren.
To solve the problem, we first of all have to analyze the cause.
first / for now
Zunächst neutrally refers to the first step in a sequence. Zuallererst emphasizes more strongly that this step must come before everything else or is particularly important. Use zunächst for a normal sequence; use zuallererst for the highest immediate priority.
Zuallererst prüfen wir den Plan, denn ohne seine Freigabe dürfen wir nicht beginnen.
First of all, we will review the plan, because we cannot begin without its approval.
Zunächst prüfen wir den Plan, danach verteilen wir die Aufgaben.
First, we will review the plan, and then we will assign the tasks.
