Vor allem
Example: Ich mag Obst, vor allem Äpfel und Bananen.
Definition
"Vor allem" is an adverbial phrase used to emphasize the most important or prominent element within a group or list, often translated as 'above all' or 'especially' in English. For example, in 'Ich mag Obst, vor allem Äpfel und Bananen,' it highlights the preference for apples and bananas.
Etymology
The phrase "vor allem" originates from German, combining 'vor,' meaning 'before' or 'in front of,' and 'allem,' the dative form of 'alles,' meaning 'everything.' Together, they literally mean 'before everything,' which evolved to signify 'above all' or 'especially' in usage.
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"Vor allem" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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