German phrase
Einerseits ~, andererseits ~.
Meaning
On the one hand ___, on the other hand ___
When to use it
It contrasts two sides. Use it to weigh pros and cons.
Example dialogue
Einerseits bietet der Job Sicherheit,andererseits bedeutet er viel Stress.
On the one hand, the job offers security, but on the other hand, it means a lot of stress.
Das ist schwer. Was willst du tun?
That's difficult. What do you want to do?