For openers Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈoʊpənɝz

fer OH-puh-nerz

UK

fˈɔː/ /ˈəʊpənəz

fawr OH-puh-nuz

Definition

A phrase used to introduce the first point, idea, or fact in a series, especially when starting an explanation or discussion.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal and common in spoken English; used to signal the beginning of a list or argument, similar to 'to start with' or 'first of all'. Often followed by another point ('for starters' is a similar phrase). Rarely used in very formal writing.

• Spanish: para empezar - para comenzar
• Portuguese (BR): para começar - para início de conversa
• Portuguese (PT): para começar - para início de conversa
• Chinese (Simplified): 首先 - 起初
• Chinese (Traditional): 首先 - 起初
• Hindi: शुरुआत के लिए - सबसे पहले
• Arabic: للبداية - كخطوة أولى
• Bengali: শুরুর জন্য - প্রথমে
• Russian: для начала - во-первых
• Japanese: まず第一に - はじめに
• Vietnamese: trước hết - bắt đầu với
• Korean: 우선 - 처음으로
• Turkish: başlangıç olarak - ilkin
• Urdu: ابتداءً - سب سے پہلے
• Indonesian: sebagai permulaan - untuk awal

Example Sentences

For openers, let’s introduce ourselves.

basic

For openers, we need to find a good hotel.

basic

For openers, she forgot my birthday.

basic

For openers, this project is way over budget—and that’s just the beginning.

natural

For openers, you never called me back after the interview.

natural

For openers, the weather was terrible, and it just got worse from there.

natural