No. 343 in Russian
затем
"Затем" means "then" or "after that" in English.
In a sentence
Сначала он пошёл в магазин, а затем на почту.
First, he went to the store, and then to the post office.
Here, 'затем' is used to indicate the sequence of events, meaning 'and then'.
Она поужинала, затем посмотрела фильм.
She had dinner, then watched a movie.
'Затем' serves to chronologically arrange the actions, indicating what happens next.
Я сначала закончу работу, затем могу поговорить с тобой.
I will first finish my work, then I can talk to you.
In this case, 'затем' outlines the order of priorities or the sequence of activities.
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