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'.
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'.
Vor allem internationale Kontakte sind hilfreich.
Especially international contacts are helpful.
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