erste

Based on: erst
Goethe A1 Adjective #5 Adjective
1.

first

Opposite: letzte
(in context of "the first X", gets the full gamut of adjective endings)
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Examples
  • Sie ist die Erste in ihrer Familie, die einen Universitätsabschluss gemacht hat.
  • She is the first in her family to earn a university degree.

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The Meaning and Use of “erst”

'erst' means 'first', but that's only half the story. It's also a specific type of "only". Today, we'll explore which 'only' and how to use 'erst' as 'first'.

Vocab: erst, erste, erstes, erst mal, erst vs schon

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How many meanings does the German word 'erste' have?

erste has 1 distinct meaning: 1. first.

What is 'erste' related to?

The word 'erste' is related to erst.

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The Meaning and Use of “erst”
'erst' means 'first', but that's only half the story. It's also a specific type of "only". Today, we'll explore which 'only' and how to use 'erst' as 'first'.
Vocab: erst, erste, erstes, erst mal, erst vs schon
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