먼저
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.
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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