ADVERB
erst/ɛʁst/only; not until; at first
erst is a German adverb that means only, not until, or at first. It is pronounced /ɛʁst/.
Definitions
1.not until a certain time; only from a certain point(temporal limitation)
a.used to indicate something happens at a specific time and not earlier
Wir essen erst um acht Uhr zu Abend.—We don't have dinner until eight o'clock.
2.only; no more than(restriction/amount)
a.used to express that the quantity is small, or lower than expected
Sie ist erst zehn Jahre alt.—She is only ten years old.
3.at first; as the first thing(sequence/order)
a.used to indicate the beginning stage or sequence
Erst duschen, dann frühstücken.—First shower, then have breakfast.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erst" mean in English?
- "erst" means only, not until, or at first. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "erst"?
- "erst" is pronounced /ɛʁst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "erst"?
- "erst" is a adverb in German.
