vorderster
Translation
foremost, frontmost, leading
Examples
Der vorderste Läufer erreichte das Ziel.
The frontmost runner reached the finish line.
Er saß auf dem vordersten Platz.
He sat in the very front seat.
Grammar Patterns
((declined adjective)) ((noun)) ... noun The frontmost seat is still free.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leading, first; Antonyms: rearmost, last
Etymology
This is the superlative form of the adjective 'vorder', which comes from 'vor' (before, front).
Memory Tips
Think of 'vor' as 'fore' in English. 'Vorderster' is like 'foremost' – the one most at the front.