erstmalig
Translation
for the first time, initial
Examples
Die Konferenz findet erstmalig statt.
The conference is taking place for the first time.
Das war sein erstmaliger Besuch.
That was his first visit.
Grammar Patterns
erstmalig (adverbially) for the first time The event is taking place for the first time in Japan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zum ersten Mal; Antonyms: wiederholt (repeatedly), letztmalig (for the last time)
Etymology
Composed of 'erst' (first) + 'Mal' (time) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'first-time-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the adjective form of 'for the first time'. Break it down: 'erst' (first) + 'mal' (time) + 'ig'.