English–German

“secondly” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsvaɪ̯tn̩s/

Example

Zweitens ist es wichtig, genug Wasser zu trinken.

Secondly, it is important to drink enough water.

Illustration for zweitens (secondly)

How to say “secondly” in German

“Secondly” in German is zweitens.

A speaker places a second numbered card on the table after the first point.

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

Example sentences with zweitens

Zweitens ist es sinnvoll, direkte Fragen zu stellen.

Secondly, it is sensible to ask direct questions.

Tips for using zweitens

  • As a sentence adverb, zweitens commonly introduces a second argument and often pairs with erstens; it is not used before a noun.

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