erst
B1 Adverb
English Translation
first, only, not until
What does „erst" mean in English?
„erst" is a German adverb meaning "first, only, not until" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Sofia ist erst 20 Jahre alt.
Sofia is only 20 years old.
2
Ich habe das erst gestern erfahren.
I only found out yesterday.
3
Sprich erst mit dem Arzt.
Talk to the doctor first.
4
Erst hat mir die Arbeit gar nicht gefallen, aber jetzt habe ich mich daran gewöhnt.
At first I didn't like the work at all, but now I've got used to it.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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