German Conversation · Level 18
90 words
German word
zweitens
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsvaɪ̯tn̩s/
Meaning
- adverbsecondly
Example
Zweitens ist es wichtig, genug Wasser zu trinken.
Secondly, it is important to drink enough water.
More examples
Zweitens ist es sinnvoll, direkte Fragen zu stellen.
Secondly, it is sensible to ask direct questions.
Core concept
A speaker places a second numbered card on the table after the first point.
Common phrases
zweitens ist es sinnvoll
secondly, it is sensible
zweitens empfiehlt es sich
secondly, it is advisable
Similar words
außerdem: Adds another reason or piece of information.
noch: Adds something else in a conversational way.
zudem: Adds another reason or piece of information in a somewhat formal style.
Definition in German
Zweitens gebraucht man, um einen weiteren Punkt nach dem ersten klar zu kennzeichnen.
Word origin
Zweitens is formed from the ordinal stem zweit- ('second') with the adverb-forming ending -ens, and the stem ultimately relates to zwei ('two').
Usage tips
- As a sentence adverb, zweitens commonly introduces a second argument and often pairs with erstens; it is not used before a noun.