For starters Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈstɑɹtɝz
for-STAR-terz
fˈɔː/ /stˈɑːtəz
for-STA-tuhz
Definition
Used to introduce the first point, reason, or thing in a list, especially when listing or discussing several things.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used in speech to begin explanations or arguments, especially when listing reasons or steps. Typically comes at the start of a sentence: 'For starters, we need more money.' Not used for food appetizers.
Spanish: para empezar - para comenzarPortuguese (BR): para começar - para início de conversaPortuguese (PT): para começar - para início de conversaChinese (Simplified): 首先Chinese (Traditional): 首先Hindi: शुरुआत के लिएArabic: للبدءBengali: প্রথমত - শুরুতেRussian: во-первых - для началаJapanese: まず - 第一にVietnamese: trước hết - đầu tiênKorean: 우선 - 첫째로Turkish: ilk olarak - öncelikleUrdu: سب سے پہلے - ابتدا کے طور پرIndonesian: pertama-tama - untuk memulai
Example Sentences
For starters, we need to clean the room.
basic
For starters, you should call your doctor.
basic
Let’s buy groceries, for starters.
basic
For starters, I don’t even know where she lives anymore.
natural
If you want to get healthier, for starters, try sleeping more.
natural
There’s a lot wrong here—for starters, the project is way behind schedule.
natural