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First in Korean 🇰🇷


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first 먼저
How to say “first” in Korean? “먼저”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “먼저” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on first in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember:
• Associate “먼저 (meonjeo)” with the idea of “moving ahead” or “beginning first.” Imagine lining up tasks and always doing the one at the front first.
• Think of it as “mon java,” where “mon” reminds you of “money” that comes before spending—drawing a parallel to doing something before another event.

Explanation:
• “먼저” translates to “first” or “beforehand” in English.
• It is used to indicate that an action or event precedes another.
• The word conveys priority or sequence.

Synonyms/Other Words:
• 일단 (ildan) – can be used similarly when you want to say “for now” or “first.”
• 먼저 and 일단 can sometimes be interchangeable depending on the context.

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• There aren’t any widely recognized slang meanings for “먼저.” It is used primarily in its literal sense to denote order or precedence.

Example Sentences:
• 먼저 인사해 주세요. (Meonjeo insa hae juseyo.) – Please greet (or say hello) first.
• 나는 먼저 집에 갈 거예요. (Naneun meonjeo jibe gal geoyeyo.) – I will go home first.
• 문제를 먼저 해결합시다. (Munje-reul meonjeo haegyeolhapsida.) – Let’s solve the problem first.

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