Korean phrase

먼저 ~ 하고 그다음 ~. meon jeo ~ ha go keu da eum ~

Meaning

first ___, then ___

When to use it

This phrase shows that one action comes before another. It is a natural casual way to suggest a plan or explain steps.

Example dialogue

먼저 청소를 하고 그다음 영화를 보자. meon jeo cheong so reul ha go keu da eum yeong hwa reul po ja

Let's clean first, and then watch a movie.

좋아, 간단히 간식도 준비하자. cho a kan dan hi kan sik tto chun bi ha ja

Sounds good, let's also prepare a simple snack.

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