erst

A2 Adverb

English Translation

first, only

What does „erst" mean in English?

„erst" is a German adverb meaning "first, only" in English. CEFR Level A2 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Wir können erst morgen kommen.

We can only come tomorrow.

2

Dina ist keine 18, sie ist erst 16 Jahre alt.

Dina is not 18, she is only 16 years old.

CEFR Level

A2

Elementary — frequently used expressions and routine tasks.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A2 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

am Donnerstag — on Thursday donnerstags — on Thursdays einverstanden — agreed einverstanden — agreed einverstanden sein — to agree er — he erst — first erstellen — to create

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replacement

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ersetzen

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erst

first

erstellen

to create