Erster Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erster" is mainly used as adjective meaning "first". It is also used as numeral.

Essential properties of "erster"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "erster" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "First in a series or sequence"

"Erster", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er war der erste in der Schlange.He was the first in line.
  2. Das erste Kapitel des Buches ist spannend.The first chapter of the book is exciting.
  3. Sie gewann den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb.She won the first prize in the competition.

2.) "First in order (ordinal number)"

"Erster", when used with this meaning, acts as numeral.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wurde erster in der Prüfung.He came first in the exam.
  2. Sie ist die erste in ihrer Klasse.She is the first in her class.
  3. Das Team wurde erster in der Liga.The team came first in the league.
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