How do you use "First, Second, Third... / Finally" in a sentence?

First, preheat the oven. Second, mix the ingredients. There are three reasons. First, ... Second, ... Third, ... Finally, add the salt. Firstly, I want to thank everyone.

First, Second, Third... / Finally

Q: What does "First, Second, Third... / Finally" mean?

Ordering points or steps Sequencing words organize lists and instructions: First, Second, Third or Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly. 'Finally' or 'Lastly' signals the end. Essential for clear explanations.

Grammar Pattern BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

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意味: Ordering points or steps

排列要点或步骤

Ordenar puntos o pasos

ポイントや手順を順序付ける

요점이나 단계를 순서대로 나열하기

Sequencing words organize lists and instructions: First, Second, Third or Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly. 'Finally' or 'Lastly' signals the end. Essential for clear explanations.

顺序词组织列表和说明：First, Second, Third 或 Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly。'Finally'或'Lastly'表示结束。对于清晰的解释至关重要。

Las palabras de secuencia organizan listas e instrucciones: First, Second, Third o Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly. 'Finally' o 'Lastly' señala el final. Esencial para explicaciones claras.

順序を示す言葉がリストや指示を整理します：First, Second, Third または Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly。「Finally」または「Lastly」が終わりを示します。明確な説明に不可欠です。

순서를 나타내는 단어로 목록과 지시사항을 정리합니다: First, Second, Third 또는 Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly. 'Finally' 또는 'Lastly'는 마지막을 나타냅니다. 명확한 설명에 필수적입니다.

例文

First, preheat the oven. Second, mix the ingredients.
首先，预热烤箱。其次，混合材料。
Primero, precalienta el horno. Segundo, mezcla los ingredientes.
まず、オーブンを予熱します。次に、材料を混ぜます。
먼저 오븐을 예열하세요. 다음으로 재료를 섞으세요.
There are three reasons. First, ... Second, ... Third, ...
有三个原因。第一，……第二，……第三，……
Hay tres razones. Primera, ... Segunda, ... Tercera, ...
3つの理由があります。第一に、…第二に、…第三に、…
세 가지 이유가 있습니다. 첫째, … 둘째, … 셋째, …
Finally, add the salt.
最后，加盐。
Finalmente, añade la sal.
最後に、塩を加えます。
마지막으로 소금을 넣으세요.
Firstly, I want to thank everyone.
首先，我要感谢大家。
En primer lugar, quiero agradecer a todos.
まず初めに、皆さんに感謝したいと思います。
우선 모든 분께 감사드리고 싶습니다.

発音

使い方ガイド

場面: spoken, written, instructional

トーン: organizational

✓ 正しい言い方

First, let me explain.
首先，让我解释一下。
Primero, déjame explicar.
まず、説明させてください。
먼저 설명하겠습니다.
Second, we need to consider the cost.
其次，我们需要考虑成本。
Segundo, necesitamos considerar el costo.
次に、コストを考慮する必要があります。
둘째, 비용을 고려해야 합니다.
Finally, I want to say thank you.
最后，我想说谢谢。
Finalmente, quiero dar las gracias.
最後に、ありがとうと言いたいです。
마지막으로 감사의 말씀을 드리고 싶습니다.
First, open the door.
首先，把门打开。
Primero, abre la puerta.
まず、ドアを開けてください。
먼저, 문을 여세요.
First and second...
第一和第二……
Primero y segundo...
第一に、第二に…
첫째와 둘째...

✗ 間違った言い方

At first, open the door. (use 'First' for sequences)
At first, open the door.（顺序用'First'）
At first, open the door. (para secuencias se usa 'First')
At first, open the door.（順序には「First」を使う）
At first, open the door.（순서에는 'First'를 사용）
Firstly and second... (be consistent: firstly/secondly OR first/second)
Firstly and second...（保持一致：firstly/secondly 或 first/second）
Firstly and second... (ser consistente: firstly/secondly o first/second)
Firstly and second...（一貫性を保つ：firstly/secondly または first/second）
Firstly and second...（일관성 유지: firstly/secondly 또는 first/second）

起源と歴史

Sequencing discourse markers

文化的背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

このトピックの他の表現

and / but / or ★★★★★ Basic conjunctions to connect words, phrases, and clauses because / so ★★★★★ Connect cause and effect also / too / as well ★★★★★ Adding information (meaning 'in addition') then / after / before ★★★★★ Sequencing events in time first / next / finally ★★★★★ Ordering steps in a process or story for example / such as ★★★★★ Giving examples to illustrate a point