This is the 8073rd most frequent Dutch word.
first
The Dutch language does not have the word "first." The English word *first* translates to **"eerst"** in Dutch. If you intended something else, please clarify!
In this sentence, 'Eerst' is used as an adverb to denote the sequence of actions, meaning 'first' in terms of priority or order in time.
Eerst ontbijten we, daarna gaan we wandelen.
First we have breakfast, then we go for a walk.
Here, 'eerste' is used as an adjective modifying the noun 'keer' to mean 'first' as in the initial occurrence.
Dit is de eerste keer dat ik naar Nederland reis.
This is the first time I travel to the Netherlands.
In this case, 'eerst' functions as an adverb indicating the need to perform the action of reading instructions prior to any other actions.