이 처음

the first time

→ 이
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the first time In 이번이 처음, it means “this is the first time.” With a person as the subject, the phrase can mean that someone is the first to do something.
KO: 한국에 오는 건 이번이 처음이에요.
EN: This is my first time coming to Korea.