adverb
vor allem
above all
Dieser Ausdruck zeigt, dass etwas besonders wichtig oder bedeutend ist im Vergleich zu anderem.
The German phrase "vor allem" means "above all" or "especially".
- vor: in front of, before
- allem: dative form of "alles" (everything/all)
It is used to emphasize the most important point or item in a statement.
Similar expressions:
- insbesondere (in particular)
- besonders (especially)
- hauptsächlich (mainly)
Differences:
- "vor allem" often emphasizes priority or importance.
- "insbesondere" is more formal and specific to particular cases.
- "besonders" stresses distinctiveness or exceptionality.
- "hauptsächlich" focuses on the main or primary aspect.
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Examples
Vor allem genießt er die warme Sonne im Sommer.adverb
Above all, he enjoys the warm sun in summer.
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