first step
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- 1 first step、first stage、initial stage
- 2 first、first of all、to begin with
ขั้นแรก refers to the very first step or stage in an ordered process. It is also used at the start of instructions to mean “first” or “to begin with.”
first step、first stage、initial stage
The first stage or step in a process, plan, task, or sequence.
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ขั้นแรกของโครงการ khân rɛ̂ɛk khɔ̌ɔŋ khrooŋkaan the first stage of the project ขั้นแรกของโครงการ details
first、first of all、to begin with
Used before an action or explanation to introduce what should be done first.
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ขั้นแรก ให้ล้างมือก่อน khân rɛ̂ɛk hây láaŋmʉʉ kɔ̀ɔn First, wash your hands. ขั้นแรก ให้ล้างมือก่อน details
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ขั้นแรก เปิดแอปนี้ khân rɛ̂ɛk pə̀ət ɛ́ɛp níi First, open this app. ขั้นแรก เปิดแอปนี้ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ขั้นแรก is made from ขั้น “step/stage” and แรก “first.” As a noun, it means “the first step” or “initial stage.” At the beginning of a sentence, it works adverbially, meaning “first” or “to begin with.” It gives the feeling that the speaker is presenting a sequence or procedure in an organized way.
Usage
It is commonly used in recipes, app or device instructions, work plans, learning plans, and problem-solving explanations when pointing to the first step in a sequence.
Caution
Do not use it for every kind of “first.” For a first-time experience, use ครั้งแรก, and for the first day, use วันแรก. ขั้นแรก is mainly for steps or stages in a process.
Differences from similar words
1 first step synonyms
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ขั้นต้น means an early or basic stage and is often used for beginner-level or preliminary matters. ขั้นแรก more strongly suggests step one in an ordered sequence.
2 first synonyms
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ก่อนอื่น means “first of all” and is very common in everyday speech. ขั้นแรก sounds more step-based and fits instructions, manuals, and structured explanations.