die Prime
Translation
prime, unison, first position
Examples
In der Musik ist die Prime ein Intervall.
In music, the prime is an interval.
Der Fechter pariert in der Prime.
The fencer parries in the prime position.
Grammar Patterns
in ((sth.dat)) to be/parry in the prime position He parries in the prime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unisono (unison), Grundton (fundamental tone), Einklang (unison)
Etymology
From Latin 'prima' meaning 'first'. It refers to the first interval in music or the first position in fencing.
Memory Tips
Think of 'prime' as in 'primary' or 'prime number' – it always relates to the concept of 'first' or 'fundamental'.