39.2.3. gy. A1C2 (példák)

firstly adverb /ˈfɜːst.li/ also: first először (felsorolásban)

There are two very good reasons why we can't do it. Firstly, we don't have enough money, and secondly, we don't have enough time.

lastly adverb /ˈlɑːst.li/ utoljára, legutoljára (az utolsó mondandót jelezve)

And lastly, I'd like to thank everyone who took part in the event.

second adverb /ˈsek.ənd/ 2 másodszor (felsorolásban)

Second, they failed to send written warning.

secondly adverb /ˈsek.ənd.li/ másodszor (tények/okok felsorolásakor)

I want two things: firstly, more money, and secondly, better working hours.

Phrases and idioms:

above all legfőképpen, mindenekelőtt

Above all, I'd like to thank my family.

He is known above all for his film roles.

as follows a következő; a következők (egy lista/leírás bevezetéseként)

The main reasons are as follows.

first and foremost mindenekelőtt, elsősorban

In spite of being elected to office, she remains first and foremost a writer.

first of all először is (minden más előtt)

First of all, we swam 200 metres in the pool.

first of all elsősorban, mindenek előtt (az első gondolat, ok, stb. felvetése)

First of all, I'd like to ask you a few questions about your childhood.

for a start először is (az első indok/dolog említése)

I won't be going - I've got too much homework for a start.