No. 483 in Hungarian
mielőtt
"Before"
In a sentence
Mielőtt elmegyünk, be kell kapcsolnunk az ébresztőt.
Before we leave, we must set the alarm.
Here, 'mielőtt' introduces a clause that expresses an action taking place before another action, highlighting a temporal sequence.
Mielőtt kiválasztod a könyvet, nézd meg az összes borítót.
Before you choose the book, look at all the covers.
In this sentence, 'mielőtt' emphasizes the need to perform one action prior to making a choice, organizing the order of events.
Mielőtt elkezdesz főzni, győződj meg róla, hogy minden hozzávaló megvan.
Before you start cooking, ensure that you have all the ingredients.
With 'mielőtt', the sentence advises checking the completeness of ingredients prior to engaging in the cooking activity.
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