English–German
“on the one hand” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nɐˌzaɪ̯ts/
Example
Ich bin einerseits glücklich, aber andererseits besorgt.
On the one hand, I'm happy, but on the other hand, I'm worried.
How to say “on the one hand” in German
“On the one hand” in German is einerseits.
A comparison viewed from two sides, with one consideration placed on the first side and another on the other.
Example sentences with einerseits
einerseits freue ich mich auf den Urlaub, andererseits habe ich noch viel zu tun.
On the one hand, I am looking forward to the holiday, but on the other hand, I still have a lot to do.
Tips for using einerseits
- Einerseits commonly introduces the first part of the pair einerseits ... andererseits, while the finite verb still occupies the second position.