first thing

fɜːst θɪŋ
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Translation of first thing into German,

Noun

1.

beginning

the initial item or event in a series
Anfang mErstes
  • The first thing we did was set up the tent.Das Erste, das wir taten, war, das Zelt aufzubauen.
2.

time of day

the earliest part of the day, typically morning
  • I always exercise first thing to start my day right..Ich trainiere immer zuerst, um meinen Tag richtig zu beginnen
3.

priority

the first task or priority
  • Finishing the report is the first thing on my agenda today..Den Bericht fertigzustellen ist zuerst auf meiner Agenda für heute.

Adverb

1.

priority

before anything else in order or priority
  • I'll call you first thing in the morning..Ich rufe dich als Erstes am Morgen an
2.

time

early in the morning
gleich morgens frühmorgens am frühen Morgen
  • She likes to jog first thing.Sie geht gern gleich morgens joggen.
3.

urgency

immediately or without delay
  • I need that report first thing.Ich brauche diesen Bericht sofort.
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Expressions with first thing: examples in English and translations in German

gleich nach dem Aufstehen
früh am Morgen
I like to exercise first thing in the morning.

Synonyms and analogies of first thing in English

Examples of first thing in a sentence

  • Breakfast was the first thing she prepared.
  • She drinks coffee first thing every morning.
  • First thing, he checks his emails.
  • The first thing I do every morning is check my email.
  • First thing on the list is to call the client.
  • First thing tomorrow, we need to discuss the project.

Translations of "first thing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
zuerstadv.

When learning a new language, the first thing is to master basic vocabulary.

Beim Erlernen einer neuen Sprache sollte man zuerst den Grundwortschatz beherrschen.

zunächstadv.

Remember that the first thing you must do is prepare.

Beachten Sie, dass Sie zunächst an die Vorbereitung denken müssen.

gleichadv.

I promise, first thing tomorrow, we'll find another doctor.

Ich verspreche, wir werden gleich morgen einen Arzt finden.

zuallererstadv.

I think the first thing we have to do is overcome anonymity.

Ich denke, zuallererst müssen wir die Anonymität überwinden.

morgen frühadv.

And I want a sit-down first thing tomorrow morning with the...

Und ich will eine Sitzung, gleich morgen Früh mit diesem...

Noun
Wichtigsten.

That's the first thing we have to teach to our children.

Sie ist das Wichtigste, was wir unseren Kindern mitgeben sollten.

derAnfangnm.

The first thing we do is helping you figure out your unique contribution.

Am Anfang finden wir gemeinsam deinen einzigartigen Beitrag.

erstes

He checks his electronic mail first thing every day to stay informed.

Er prüft jeden Tag als erstes seine E-Mails, um informiert zu bleiben.

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first thing: Examples and translations in context

That you have to be very honest to yourself, first thing.

Dass ihr zuerst sehr ehrlich zu euch selber sein müsst.

The first thing to clarify is what story should be told.

Zuerst ist zu klären, welche Story erzählt werden soll.

The first thing to notice is the camera's extremely low weight.

Was zuerst auffällt, ist das extrem geringe Gewicht der Kamera.

On an empty stomach, I usually drink a glass of water first thing.

Morgens auf nüchternen Magen trinke ich normalerweise zuerst ein Glas Wasser.

But first thing is to recognize with full humility and understanding.

Aber zuerst müsst ihr in ganzer Demut und vollem Verständnis erkennen.

The first thing to check is whether the machine is plugged in.

Zuerst sollte man prüfen, ob die Maschine eingesteckt ist.

The first thing you notice is that the new account is not indented.

Zunächst stellen Sie fest daß die neuen Konten nicht eingerückt sind.

The first thing is to study it and find out how it works.

Zunächst müssen wir herausfinden, wie und warum es funktioniert.

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