erstmalig
Translation
first, initial, first-time
Examples
Das war sein erstmaliger Besuch in Berlin.
That was his first visit to Berlin.
Wir feiern den erstmaligen Erfolg des Projekts.
We are celebrating the project's initial success.
Grammar Patterns
erstmalig + Noun first/initial... The initial publication was a success.
Similar Words
initial, first; Antonym: repeated
Etymology
Composed of 'erst' (first), 'Mal' (time), and the adjective suffix '-ig'. Literally means 'first-time-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the adjectival form of 'the first time'. It describes something happening for the very first time.