What does erst mal in German mean?

What is the meaning of the word erst mal in German? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use erst mal in German.

The word erst mal in German means first, not until, even more, first of all, just now. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word erst mal

first

(zuerst)

Erst gehen wir in den Supermarkt und dann ins Sportgeschäft.

First we will go to the supermarket, and afterwards to the sports store.

not until

(nicht früher als)

Susanne kommt erst am Freitag zurück.

Susanne won't come back before Friday.

even more

(mündlich (noch mehr)

Wir sind alle müde. "Und ich erst."

All of us are tired. "Me even more."

first of all

(mündlich (zunächst, zuerst)

Sie müssen erst einmal den Stecker anschließen, und danach auf den Einschaltknopf drücken.

First of all you have connect the plug and then press the on button.

just now

(eben gerade)

Jenny ist gerade erst zur Tür raus, vielleicht kannst sie noch einholen.

Jenny left just now. Maybe you can still catch up with her.

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