Example: Ich möchte etwas aus erster Hand erfahren, bevor ich entscheide.
Definition
"Etwas aus erster Hand erfahren" means to receive information or learn something directly from the original source, without intermediaries or secondhand accounts. It implies obtaining firsthand knowledge or experience, often to ensure accuracy or authenticity before making decisions.
Translations
hear firsthand
conocer de primera mano
uit eerste hand vernemen
saber de primera mà
apprendre de première main
Etymology
The phrase "etwas aus erster Hand erfahren" comes from German, where "etwas" means something, "aus erster Hand" literally translates to "from the first hand," and "erfahren" means to learn or experience. The expression emphasizes gaining knowledge directly from the original source, much like the English phrase 'from firsthand experience.'
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