Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

erste

Translation (Übersetzung) first
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈeːɐ̯stə/
A1
Adjective
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
sequence adjective A1 basic vocabulary ordinal-number
"Erste" is the feminine and plural form of the ordinal number "erster" (first). It declines like a regular adjective, taking endings based on gender, case, and number. In German, ordinal numbers are typically formed by adding "-te" to cardinal numbers (e.g., zweite, dritte), but "erste" is irregular. It is often used with the definite article (die erste) or possessive pronouns (meine erste).

erste - German Adjective - erste Meaning - erste Translation - erste Adjective Examples

erste is a German Adjective

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erste Examples (Beispiele) in English

erste examples with English translations. See how to use erste in sentences. erste example sentences in English below.

Das ist meine erste Reise nach Deutschland.
This is my first trip to Germany.
Personal experience
Die erste Frage war einfach.
The first question was easy.
Sequence in a test
In den ersten Tagen war alles neu.
In the first days, everything was new.
Initial period
Sie gewann die erste Runde.
She won the first round.
Competition
Erste Eindrücke sind wichtig.
First impressions are important.
General advice

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erste Word Family (Wortfamilie)

erste word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn erste family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore erste related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Cardinal Number (Grundzahl)
eins
Meaning: one
Example: Eins plus eins ist zwei.
Numeral
Ordinal Number (Masculine/Neuter) (Ordnungszahl (männlich/sächlich))
erster
Meaning: first
Example: Der erste Platz ist besetzt.
Adjective
Adverbial Form (Adverbialform)
zuerst
Meaning: firstly
Example: Zuerst müssen wir planen.
Adverb

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erste Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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erste Collocations (Kollokationen)

erste collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn erste word combinations and how to use erste with other words naturally.

die erste Hilfe
first aid
High frequency
die erste Klasse
first class
High frequency
die erste Liebe
first love
Medium frequency
die erste Geige spielen
to play first violin (to be in charge)
Medium frequency
die erste Wahl
first choice
High frequency
die erste Reihe
first row
Medium frequency
die erste Hälfte
first half
Medium frequency
die erste Nacht
first night
Low frequency
die erste Stunde
first hour/lesson
High frequency
die erste Adresse
top address (best place)
Low frequency

erste Idioms (Redewendungen)

erste idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing erste with meanings and explanations. Master erste expressions used in everyday German.

Aller Anfang ist schwer.
All beginnings are difficult.
A proverb meaning that starting something new is often challenging.
Das erste Mal
The first time
Used to refer to an initial experience.
Von der ersten Minute an
From the first minute on
Indicates something happening right from the start.
Die erste Geige spielen
To play first violin
Means to be the leader or most important person in a group.
Erste Sahne
First cream
Slang for something excellent or top-quality.

erste Synonyms (Synonyme)

erste synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for erste and expand your German vocabulary. Learn erste similar words and their usage.

anfänglich
Meaning: initial
Medium similarity
ursprünglich
Meaning: original
Low similarity
primär
Meaning: primary
Low similarity
vorderste
Meaning: foremost
Medium similarity
früheste
Meaning: earliest
High similarity

erste Antonyms (Antonyme)

erste antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to erste. Discover erste opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

letzte
Meaning: last
zweite
Meaning: second
vorletzte
Meaning: second to last
endgültige
Meaning: final
spätere
Meaning: later

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erste Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

erste semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to erste. Explore erste related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn erste contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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