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erste

first

Meaning of erste

before all others

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German[ˈeːʁstə]
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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.

erstefirst
zerozero
einsone
zweitwo
dreithree
vierfour
fünffive

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What's the difference between erste / zuerst / erster / erstens / an erster Stelle / vor allen anderen

🇩🇪German
erste

Only, not until; often means something happens no earlier than a certain time.

A1Very Often

Ich komme erst morgen.

Я приду только завтра.

🇩🇪German

First, at the beginning; used to show sequence of actions or events.

A1Very Often

Zuerst wasche ich die Hände, dann esse ich.

Сначала я мою руки, потом ем.

E
🇩🇪German
erster

First; the ordinal adjective form that agrees with a noun.

A1Often

Das ist mein erster Besuch in Berlin.

Это мой первый визит в Берлин.

E
🇩🇪German
erstens

Firstly; used to list points, usually with 'zweitens', 'drittens'.

A1Often

Erstens ist es wichtig, zweitens ist es dringend.

Во-первых, это важно, во-вторых, это срочно.

A
🇩🇪German
an erster Stelle

In first place; emphasizes priority, importance, or the top position.

A1Rarely

Die Sicherheit steht an erster Stelle.

Безопасность стоит на первом месте.

V
🇩🇪German
vor allen anderen

Before all others; stresses that someone or something comes earlier or is more important than the rest.

A1Rarely

Er kam vor allen anderen zum Bahnhof.

Он пришёл на вокзал раньше всех остальных.

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erste translation: first. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce erste

[ˈeːʁstə]

erste translation

first

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.

Is erste part of Numbers vocabulary?

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Is erste part of Mathematics vocabulary?

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