No. 6,460 in German
einerseits
"On the one hand."
In a sentence
Einerseits möchte ich nach Italien reisen, andererseits habe ich nicht genügend Zeit.
On one hand, I want to travel to Italy; on the other hand, I don't have enough time.
Einerseits is used here as a conjunction to present one side of a contrasting pair of ideas.
Einerseits ist das Angebot sehr verlockend, andererseits ist es auch teuer.
On one hand, the offer is very enticing; on the other hand, it is also expensive.
Einerseits introduces the first perspective or argument that is part of a balanced comparison.
Einerseits gefällt mir das neue Design, andererseits vermisse ich die alte Version.
On one hand, I like the new design; on the other hand, I miss the old version.
Einerseits highlights the speaker's positive opinion towards the subject while setting up a contrasting view.
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