der Anhieb
Translation
first attempt, first try
Examples
Er hat es auf Anhieb geschafft.
He managed it on the first try.
Sie verstanden sich auf Anhieb gut.
They got along well right from the start.
Das neue Programm funktionierte auf Anhieb.
The new program worked right away.
Grammar Patterns
auf Anhieb right away, on the first try It worked on the first try.
Similar Words
erster Versuch
Etymology
From 'an-' (at) and 'Hieb' (a strike, a blow). The idea is succeeding on the first 'strike'.
Memory Tips
Almost always used in the phrase 'auf Anhieb' (right away, on the first try). Memorize the entire phrase.