firsthand

ˌfɜːrstˈhænd
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Translation of firsthand into German,

Adverb

experience

in a direct way from personal experience or original source
  • She learned about the culture firsthand while living there.Sie lernte die Kultur aus erster Hand, als sie dort lebte.

Adjective

direct experience

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coming directly from personal experience or the original source
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  • She gave a firsthand account of the event.Sie gab aus erster Hand einen Bericht über das Ereignis.
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Expressions with firsthand: examples in English and translations in German

praktisches Lernen
Firsthand learning helps students remember information better.
Ersthand-Erfahrung sammeln
direkte Erfahrung sammeln
She got firsthand experience by working in the field.
aus erster Hand hören
direkt hören
I heard firsthand about the incident from the eyewitness.

Synonyms and analogies of firsthand in English

Examples of firsthand in a sentence

  • You should hear the story firsthand from survivors.
  • He shared his firsthand observations with the committee.
  • Firsthand experience is invaluable when training new hires.

Translations of "firsthand" in Context ordered by category and frequency

aus erster Handadj./adv.

During her visit, she experienced the elegance of the royal court firsthand.

Während ihres Besuchs erlebte sie die Eleganz des Königshofs aus erster Hand.

hautnahadj.

Traveling abroad offers a great opportunity to experience different cultures firsthand.

Reisen ins Ausland eröffnet eine einzigartige Chance, verschiedene Kulturen hautnah zu erleben.

direktadj.

He chose to hear firsthand about the product from the creator.

Er entschied sich, direkt vom Erfinder über das Produkt zu erfahren.

unmittelbaradj./adv.

After the fire, the community witnessed the ravages of destruction firsthand.

Nach dem Brand wurde die Gemeinde unmittelbar Zeuge der verheerenden Zerstörung.

liveadj.

Discover firsthand how our entire value chain benefits from digitalization.

Erfahren Sie live, wie unsere gesamte Wertschöpfungskette von der Digitalisierung profitiert.

miterlebtpp.

Unlike the young ones, your generation experienced the calamity firsthand.

Im Gegensatz zu den Jungen hat deine Generation die Katastrophe miterlebt.

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firsthand: Examples and translations in context

During tests, the driver felt the advantages of ground effect firsthand.

Während der Tests spürte der Fahrer die Vorteile des Bodeneffekts aus erster Hand.

At the butcher shop, customers could witness the butchering process firsthand.

Im Fleischerladen konnten die Kunden den Schlachtprozess aus erster Hand miterleben.

Children learn about meanness quickly, especially when they witness it firsthand.

Kinder lernen schnell über Geiz, besonders wenn sie ihn aus erster Hand erleben.

She shared her firsthand insights during the conference, which fascinated everyone.

Sie teilte ihre Einblicke aus erster Hand während der Konferenz, was alle faszinierte.

She became a civil rights activist after witnessing discrimination firsthand.

Sie wurde Bürgerrechtlerin, nachdem sie Diskriminierung aus erster Hand erlebt hatte.

He witnessed firsthand how the community came together after the disaster.

Er war Zeuge aus erster Hand, wie die Gemeinschaft nach der Katastrophe zusammenkam.

The offered boat is little used, firsthand and well maintained.

Das angebotene Boot ist wenig genutzt, aus erster Hand und gepflegt.

I know firsthand the battle going on inside of you.

Ich kenne aus erster Hand den Kampf, der in dir tobt.

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