Usages of erst
Wenn der Mülleimer voll ist, brauchst du den Flur nicht sofort zu fegen; bring erst den Müll raus.
If the trash can is full, you do not need to sweep the hallway immediately; take out the trash first.
Ich komme erst am Abend nach Hause.
I don’t come home until the evening.
Während die anderen mitschreiben, höre ich erst zu und notiere dann nur die wichtigsten Punkte.
While the others take notes, I listen first and then write down only the most important points.
Bevor wir das Regal montieren, müssen wir erst das Zimmer lüften.
Before we install the shelf, we first have to air out the room.
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