A1 adverb 2 دقیقه مطالعه

먼저

먼저 means to do something before anything else.

meonjeo
Practice it

Explanation at your level:

You use 먼저 to say 'first.' If you are at a door, you say '먼저 가세요' (You go first). It is very easy to use! Just put it before the action.

When you have two things to do, use 먼저 for the first one. For example, 'I will eat first' is '먼저 먹을게요.' It helps people know your plan.

먼저 is essential for organizing social interactions. Use it to be polite, like offering someone else the priority. It is also used in business to explain the order of tasks or projects.

At this level, you can use 먼저 to contrast priorities. It helps in negotiations or complex explanations to establish a hierarchy of importance among several different tasks.

In advanced contexts, 먼저 can imply a strategic advantage. It is used in analytical writing to discuss precedence in historical or logical arguments, showing a high command of sequence.

Mastery of 먼저 involves understanding its subtle role in social hierarchy and etiquette. It is used in literature to highlight a character's initiative or lack thereof, reflecting deep cultural values.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • Means 'first' in time.
  • Adverb placement is key.
  • Used for politeness.
  • Essential for daily conversation.

Hey there! 먼저 (meon-jeo) is one of those words you will use every single day in Korea. It is the go-to word for saying 'first' or 'beforehand.' Think of it as the ultimate organizer for your actions.

Whether you are telling a friend to eat first, or saying you need to finish a task before moving on, 먼저 is your best friend. It helps clarify the order of events, making sure everyone is on the same page. It is simple, powerful, and essential for clear communication.

The word 먼저 has deep roots in the Korean language, evolving from the concept of 'distance' or 'front.' Historically, it is related to the word 먼 (far), implying that something is 'further out' in time or space.

Over centuries, it transitioned from a spatial concept to a temporal one. It is fascinating how languages evolve to track time through distance! It shares linguistic DNA with other ancient Korean structures that emphasize sequence and priority, reflecting a culture that values order and etiquette.

You use 먼저 when you want to establish a sequence. It is very versatile! You can use it in casual settings, like 먼저 가세요 (Please go first), or in professional settings, like 먼저 검토하겠습니다 (I will review it first).

It pairs perfectly with verbs of movement or action. Because it is an adverb, it usually sits right before the verb it modifies. It is neutral in register, meaning it fits perfectly in almost any conversation without sounding too stiff or too slangy.

1. 먼저 선수 치다: To make the first move or beat someone to it. Example: 그가 먼저 선수 쳤어.

2. 먼저 말 꺼내다: To bring up a topic first. Example: 누가 먼저 말 꺼낼 거야?

3. 먼저 챙기다: To take care of something first. Example: 건강을 먼저 챙겨야지.

4. 먼저 가세요: A polite way to say 'after you.' Example: 엘리베이터에서 먼저 가세요.

5. 먼저 온 순서대로: First-come, first-served. Example: 먼저 온 순서대로 입장하세요.

Grammatically, 먼저 is a pure adverb. It doesn't change form based on tense or subject; it just sits there and does its job! It is pronounced with a crisp 'meon' followed by 'jeo'.

In terms of stress, Korean is relatively flat, but you might slightly emphasize the first syllable for clarity. It rhymes loosely with words like 언제 (when) in terms of the ending sound, making it easy to remember for beginners.

Fun Fact

It evolved from the word for distance.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /mʌn.dʒʌ/

Sounds like 'mun-juh'.

US /mʌn.dʒə/

Sounds like 'mun-juh'.

Common Errors

  • Mispronouncing the 'eo' sound
  • Adding extra syllables
  • Stressing the wrong part

Rhymes With

언제 먼지 건지 번지 먼저

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 1/5

Very easy

Writing 2/5

Straightforward

Speaking 1/5

Very common

شنیدن 1/5

Clear

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

나 가다 하다

Learn Next

우선 나중에 먼저

پیشرفته

선행 선제적

Grammar to Know

Adverb placement

Adverb + Verb

Polite endings

-세요

Sequence markers

-고 나서

Examples by Level

1

먼저 가세요.

First go.

Polite command.

2

제가 먼저 할게요.

I first will do.

Subject + adverb + verb.

3

먼저 먹어요.

First eat.

Imperative.

4

먼저 오세요.

First come.

Polite request.

5

먼저 봐요.

First look.

Simple verb.

6

먼저 시작해요.

First start.

Verb modification.

7

먼저 할까요?

First shall we do?

Question form.

8

먼저 읽으세요.

First read.

Polite instruction.

1

먼저 숙제를 하세요.

2

먼저 연락할게요.

3

누가 먼저 왔어요?

4

먼저 준비하세요.

5

먼저 씻으세요.

6

먼저 말씀하세요.

7

먼저 나가세요.

8

먼저 계산할게요.

1

먼저 결정을 내려야 합니다.

2

먼저 도착한 사람이 이깁니다.

3

먼저 양해를 구하세요.

4

먼저 검토해 보겠습니다.

5

먼저 가본 적이 있어요.

6

먼저 제안을 했습니다.

7

먼저 생각해보세요.

8

먼저 자리를 잡으세요.

1

먼저 선수를 치는 것이 중요합니다.

2

먼저 원인을 파악해야 합니다.

3

먼저 시도해 보는 것이 어떨까요?

4

먼저 동의를 얻어야 합니다.

5

먼저 조치를 취하겠습니다.

6

먼저 양보하는 미덕.

7

먼저 언급된 내용입니다.

8

먼저 처리할 업무가 많습니다.

1

먼저 선점하는 전략이 필요하다.

2

먼저 공표된 사실을 확인하십시오.

3

먼저 도출된 결론을 바탕으로.

4

먼저 주도권을 잡는 것이 유리하다.

5

먼저 배제된 항목들입니다.

6

먼저 통찰을 제공합니다.

7

먼저 상정된 가설입니다.

8

먼저 규명된 원인입니다.

1

먼저 천명된 의지를 존중한다.

2

먼저 선행되어야 할 과제들이다.

3

먼저 귀결된 논리적 오류.

4

먼저 제기된 담론의 핵심.

5

먼저 수반되는 책임이 있다.

6

먼저 발현된 창의성.

7

먼저 정립된 개념.

8

먼저 투영된 가치관.

ترکیب‌های رایج

먼저 가다
먼저 하다
먼저 오다
먼저 말하다
먼저 생각하다
먼저 먹다
먼저 시작하다
먼저 연락하다
먼저 준비하다
먼저 계산하다

Idioms & Expressions

"먼저 선수 치다"

To beat someone to the punch.

그가 먼저 선수 쳤어.

casual

"먼저 온 순서"

First-come order.

먼저 온 순서대로 앉으세요.

neutral

"먼저 말 꺼내다"

To initiate a topic.

누가 먼저 말 꺼낼래?

neutral

"먼저 챙기다"

To prioritize someone/something.

가족을 먼저 챙겨라.

neutral

"먼저 가세요"

After you.

문 앞에서 먼저 가세요.

polite

"먼저 손 쓰다"

To take action first.

먼저 손 쓰는 게 좋을 거야.

casual

Easily Confused

먼저 vs 우선

Both mean 'first'.

우선 is priority; 먼저 is sequence.

우선 (first/priority) vs 먼저 (first/time).

먼저 vs 앞서

Both mean 'ahead'.

앞서 is more formal/literary.

앞서 말한 (aforementioned).

먼저 vs 일단

Both mean 'first of all'.

일단 implies 'for now'.

일단 먹자 (Let's just eat for now).

먼저 vs 먼저

N/A

N/A

N/A

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + 먼저 + Verb

제가 먼저 할게요.

A1

먼저 + Verb + (polite ending)

먼저 가세요.

A2

먼저 + Noun + Verb

먼저 숙제를 하세요.

A2

먼저 + Verb + (question)

먼저 할까요?

B1

먼저 + Verb + (conjunction)

먼저 하고 나서 하세요.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

선행 Precedence

Verbs

앞서다 To precede

Adjectives

먼 Far

مرتبط

우선 Synonym for priority

How to Use It

frequency

10

Formality Scale

Polite/Formal Neutral Casual Slang

اشتباهات رایج

Using '먼저' as a noun. → Use '우선' for priority.
먼저 is strictly an adverb.
Confusing with '나중에'. → Check time sequence.
One is before, one is after.
Overusing in every sentence. → Vary with '우선' or '일단'.
Sounds repetitive.
Incorrect word order. → Place before the verb.
Adverbs modify verbs.
Using in formal writing. → Use '선행하여'.
Too casual.

Tips

💡

Memory Palace

Put '먼저' on the first step of your stairs.

💡

Native Habit

Use it when entering elevators.

🌍

Etiquette

Always offer '먼저' to elders.

💡

Placement

Always before the verb.

💡

Clear Vowels

Focus on the 'eo'.

💡

Noun Trap

Don't use it as a noun.

💡

History

Related to 'far'.

💡

Flashcards

Pair with '나중에'.

💡

Politeness

Great for social grace.

💡

Flexibility

Works with all verbs.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Mun' (Moon) going 'Jeo' (There) first.

Visual Association

A person pointing to a path saying 'you first'.

Word Web

Time Order Politeness Sequence

چالش

Use '먼저' in 3 sentences today.

ریشه کلمه

Korean

Original meaning: Far/Front

بافت فرهنگی

None, very neutral.

Equivalent to 'first' or 'after you'.

Used in many K-dramas for polite gestures.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At a restaurant

  • 먼저 주문할게요
  • 먼저 마실게요
  • 먼저 주세요

At work

  • 먼저 검토하겠습니다
  • 먼저 말씀드렸듯이
  • 먼저 처리할게요

At home

  • 먼저 씻으세요
  • 먼저 드세요
  • 먼저 자요

In public

  • 먼저 가세요
  • 먼저 타세요
  • 먼저 내리세요

Conversation Starters

"먼저 가세요."

"누가 먼저 할까요?"

"먼저 먹어도 돼요?"

"먼저 연락할게요."

"먼저 시작합시다."

Journal Prompts

What do you do first in the morning?

Write about a time you let someone go first.

Why is it important to do things first?

Describe your morning routine using '먼저'.

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

No, it's for actions/events.

It is neutral.

먼저 가세요.

Very similar, but 우선 is more about priority.

Yes, but the adverb itself doesn't change.

No, it is an adverb.

Yes, very common.

It sounds unnatural.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

___ 가세요.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 먼저

먼저 means first.

multiple choice A2

Which means 'I will do it first'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 먼저 할게요

먼저 means first.

true false B1

먼저 is a noun.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

It is an adverb.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Basic time words.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Subject + Adverb + Verb.

fill blank A2

식사 ___ 하세요.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 먼저

Eat first.

multiple choice B1

Which is a synonym?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 우선

우선 is a priority synonym.

true false B2

먼저 can be used for spatial distance.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

It is for temporal sequence.

match pairs C1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Advanced synonyms.

sentence order C2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Logical sequence.

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