najpierw

najpierw

"Najpierw" means "first" or "at first."

The word "najpierw" introduces the first action in a sequence of events, indicating its temporal precedence.

Najpierw muszę umyć naczynia, potem zrobię ciastka.

First, I need to wash the dishes, then I will bake cookies.

Here, "najpierw" suggests the initial activity out of multiple planned activities.

Możemy najpierw odwiedzić muzeum, a potem iść na obiad.

We can first visit the museum, and then go for lunch.

In this instance, "najpierw" emphasizes the preferred first action before another takes place.

Najpierw zajrzyj do książki, zanim zapytasz o pomoc.

First, look into the book before asking for help.