initial

initial, beginning

English translations

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    initial

Word details

German meaning
Initial bedeutet am Anfang stehend, anfänglich oder einleitend.
English meaning
Initial means occurring at the beginning, first, or introductory.
Synonym
anfänglich, ursprünglich
German example
Die initialen Kosten des Projekts waren höher als erwartet.
English example
The initial costs of the project were higher than expected.

Example sentences with “initial”

  1. Die initialen Kosten sind hoch. (The initial costs are high.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'initial' commonly used in German?

Yes, it is standard in professional and academic German.