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How to Say ‘Especially’ in German

Vor allem

for AH-lem

[for AH-lem]

💬 Usage Tip: vor allem means 'above all' or 'especially' and works well to narrow your answer without sounding absolute. For example: Vor allem Projektmanagement.

Phrase Breakdown

Vor

[for]

before / in front of

Here part of the fixed phrase 'vor allem,' which means 'above all' or 'especially'.

Example

Vor allem bei Messen ist Vorbereitung wichtig.

Above all at fairs, preparation is important.

allem

[AH-lem]

all

In the phrase 'vor allem,' it helps express 'especially' or 'above all'.

Example

Vor allem internationale Kontakte sind hilfreich.

Especially international contacts are helpful.

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