anfangs

In a sentence

• Anfangs wusste sie nicht, wie das funktioniert.

  At first, she did not know how that works.

  Used as an adverb meaning 'in the beginning' or 'initially' to describe the time frame of knowing how something works.

• Er war anfangs sehr skeptisch gegenüber der neuen Idee.

  Initially, he was very skeptical about the new idea.

  Used as an adverb emphasizing the initial skepticism someone had towards an idea or situation.

• Ich hatte anfangs Schwierigkeiten, mich an die neue Umgebung zu gewöhnen.

  I initially had difficulties adjusting to the new environment.

  The adverb 'anfangs' describes the initial state of facing difficulties during adaptation.