Anfänglich
Example: Anfänglich war die Stadt klein, doch sie wuchs schnell.
Definition
"Anfänglich" is an adverb used to describe something occurring at the beginning or initially. It indicates the starting phase of an event or condition, as in the example phrase, 'Anfänglich war die Stadt klein, doch sie wuchs schnell,' meaning the city was small at first but grew quickly.
Etymology
The word "anfänglich" comes from the German root 'Anfang,' meaning 'beginning,' combined with the suffix '-lich,' which forms an adverb meaning 'in a manner related to the beginning.' This construction clearly links the word to the concept of starting or initial phases.
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