Meaning
first of all
- before anything else
- in the first place
- to begin with
In a sentence
Anzitutto controlla i dati del modulo.
First of all, check the form details.
Anzitutto, perché hai scelto questo corso?
First of all, why did you choose this course?
Non voglio parlare subito; anzitutto devo pensare.
I don't want to speak right away; first of all I need to think.
Usage notes
- Useful for organizing speech or writing.
- Close to prima di tutto; anzitutto is slightly more formal.
- Often placed at the start of the sentence.