먼저

먼저 + verb: 먼저 가세요, 먼저 드세요

first, before (others), ahead

Example

저는 먼저 갈게요.

I'll head out first.

Word parts

먼저 가세요 = Go ahead (you first).

Good to know

먼저 드세요 = 'Please eat first / go ahead.' A polite phrase you'll hear often.

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