Erst
First
Language note: Implies order or sequence.
Culture note: Often used to prioritize actions or conditions.
Context: The captor demands some conditions before considering release.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Erst
[EH-uhrst]
first
Before anything else in time, order, or importance.
Erst müssen wir die Aufgaben erledigen.
First, we have to complete the tasks.
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