What does “First come, first served” mean?

First come, first served

Meaning: The people who arrive first will be served or get what they want before others.

Por orden de llegada

Significado: Las personas que lleguen primero serán atendidas u obtendrán lo que quieren antes que los demás.

Quem chega primeiro, chega primeiro

Significado: As pessoas que chegarem primeiro serão atendidas ou conseguirão o que querem antes das outras.

Premier arrivé, premier servi

Signification: Les personnes qui arrivent en premier seront servies ou obtiendront ce qu'elles veulent avant les autres.

Wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst

Bedeutung: Die Personen, die zuerst ankommen, werden bedient oder erhalten, was sie wollen, vor anderen.

Chi prima arriva, prima serve

Significato: Le persone che arrivano per prime verranno servite o otterranno ciò che vogliono prima degli altri.

İlk gelen, ilk alır

Anlam: Önce gelen kişiler, diğerlerinden önce hizmet alır veya istediklerini elde eder.

先到先得

意思: 先到的人会先得到服务或得到他们想要的东西。

先着順

意味: 先に来た人が優先されること。

선착순

의미: 먼저 온 사람이 먼저 서비스를 받는다.

Dialogue

15:45:10 - How do I get a ticket for the concert?

15:45:13 - It's first come, first served. You should get there early.

15:45:16 - What time should I arrive?

15:45:19 - At least an hour early.

10:20:30 - The sale starts at 8 AM. It's first come, first served.

10:20:33 - I'll be there early.

10:20:36 - Good. The best items will go quickly.

10:20:39 - I'll bring a friend to help.

18:50:22 - The restaurant doesn't take reservations.

18:50:25 - So it's first come, first served?

18:50:28 - Yes. We should get there early.

18:50:31 - I'll leave work early.

09:10:45 - Are there enough seats for everyone?

09:10:48 - It's first come, first served. Some might have to stand.

09:10:51 - I'll make sure I arrive early.

09:10:54 - Good idea.