Translation of German word "erste" to English
erste
/ɛʁstə/
Meaning
VerbBefore anything else; firstly.
How to use
erste ('first') is an ordinal number functioning as an adjective, so it declines: der erste Tag (the first day), mein erstes Auto (my first car). Erstens — Firstly.
🇬🇧 English
first
Example
Das ist die erste Schule.
This is the first school.
Ich bin der erste.
I am the first.
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Common phrases
- der erste Schritt— the first step
- auf den ersten Blick— at first glance / sight
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What is the definition of the German word "erste"?▼
The German word "erste" is defined as: "Before anything else; firstly."
What does the German word "erste" mean?▼
The German word "erste" means "first" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das ist die erste Schule." (which translates as "This is the first school.").
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