A1 adverb beginner

먼저

[meonjeo]

Meaning: first; ahead

What does 먼저 mean?

먼저 [meonjeo] is an adverb meaning "first; ahead". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (2)

Here are real-life sentences where 먼저 [meonjeo] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

수업 끝났어요! 먼저 갈게요.

Class is over! I'll go first.

📚 From Basic Greetings & Introductions

좋아요. 제가 먼저 연락해 볼게요.

Good idea. I'll try contacting her first.

📚 From Emotions & Personality

How to Use 먼저 in Conversation

먼저 is a adverb. Listen to how native speakers use it in context — Korean meaning depends heavily on the surrounding particles and politeness markers. The examples above show its natural placement in real conversation.

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