erstgenannte
Translation
first-mentioned, aforementioned, the former
Examples
Die erstgenannte Option ist die beste.
The first-mentioned option is the best.
Von den beiden Brüdern ist der erstgenannte der ältere.
Of the two brothers, the former is the older one.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) first-mentioned ((noun)) The first-mentioned person should step forward.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vorgenannt, obig; Antonyms: letztgenannt
Etymology
Composed of 'erst' (first) and 'genannt' (named, past participle of 'nennen'). Literally 'first-named'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'erst' (first) and 'genannt' (named/mentioned). It's a very literal compound word.