erster
Translation
first, initial, primary
Examples
Das ist mein erster Besuch hier.
This is my first visit here.
Er war der Erste im Ziel.
He was the first at the finish.
Der erste Schritt ist schwer.
The first step is hard.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) first [noun] the first ... This is my first day.
((on the)) first [date] on the first of ... I'm off on the first of May.
Similar Words
Syn: Anfang; Ant: letzter
Etymology
From Old High German 'erist' (superlative of 'eher' - earlier)
Memory Tips
Think of 'ere' (before) -> 'erst' (first/earliest).