German phrase

Zuerst ~, dann ~.

Meaning

First ___, then ___

When to use it

It shows action order. Use it for daily routines and simple steps in casual conversation.

Example dialogue

Was machst du zuerst am Morgen?

What do you do first in the morning?

Zuerst putze ich mir die Zähne, dann trinke ich einen Kaffee.

First, I brush my teeth, then I drink coffee.

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