나가서 놀아도 좋아. 단, 숙제는 먼저 끝내야 해.
You can go out and play. However, you must finish your homework first.
Korean
먼저
먼저
Meaning: first, beforehand
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Example sentences
I'll go first.
그는 맨 먼저 도착했다.
He arrived first.
아침에 눈을 뜨면 가장 먼저 뭘 하세요?
What is the first thing you do when you open your eyes in the morning?
타인의 입장을 먼저 생각하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to think of others' perspectives first.
그는 공익보다 아리를 먼저 생각한다.
He considers personal gain before the public good.
자신의 이기만을 생각하지 말고 남을 먼저 생각합시다.
Let's think of others first instead of just thinking of our own self-interest.
먼저 사실 여부를 확인해야 합니다.
First, you must check whether it is true.
노련한 기수가 말을 몰아 결승선을 가장 먼저 통과했어요.
The experienced jockey drove the horse and crossed the finish line first.
매일 아침 일어나면 제일 먼저 세수를 합니다.
Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I do is wash my face.
Usage Notes
Used to indicate that an action is taking place before others in time or order.
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