English–German

“for the first time” in German

German

Alsoerstmalig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːɐ̯stmaːls/

Example

Wir haben uns erstmals getroffen.

We met for the first time.

Illustration for erstmals (for the first time)

How to say “for the first time” in German

“For the first time” in German is erstmals.

An event appears on its timeline at the earliest point ever reached.

Full entry for erstmals: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with erstmals

Ein Kind nahm erstmals an dem Wettkampf teil.

A child took part in the competition for the first time.

Tips for using erstmals

  • Erstmals describes a first occurrence, whereas colloquial erstmal can also mean 'first of all' or 'for now'.

Other German words for “for the first time”

Wir haben erstmalig zusammen telefoniert.

We talked on the phone together for the first time.

“for the first time” in other languages