erste
first
before all others
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erste belongs to the topic "Numbers". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
erste synonyms
What's the difference between erste / zuerst / erster / erstens / an erster Stelle / vor allen anderen
First; the ordinal adjective form that agrees with a noun.
Firstly; used to list points, usually with 'zweitens', 'drittens'.
In first place; emphasizes priority, importance, or the top position.
Before all others; stresses that someone or something comes earlier or is more important than the rest.
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How to pronounce erste and what this word means
erste means first. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce erste
[ˈeːʁstə]
erste translation
first
erste examples
Anna war die erste im Ziel.
erste transcription
[ˈeːʁstə]
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erste meaning: what does it mean?
vor allen anderen stehend oder kommend
erste pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
erste is pronounced as [ˈeːʁstə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
erste definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Anna war die erste im Ziel. Translation: Анна пришла к финишу первой.
Is erste part of Numbers vocabulary?
Yes, erste (first) can be learned in the Numbers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is erste part of Mathematics vocabulary?
Yes, erste (first) can be learned in the Mathematics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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