erstes
Translation
first
Examples
Das ist mein erstes Auto.
This is my first car.
Das Erste, was ich tue, ist Kaffee kochen.
The first thing I do is make coffee.
Grammar Patterns
erstes + Noun (neuter) first ... (neuter noun) This is my first time.
das Erste the first thing The first thing you must do is listen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: initial; Antonyms: last
Etymology
From the ordinal number 'erst'. The '-es' ending is for neuter singular nominative/accusative.
Memory Tips
Remember adjective declension. 'das Auto' (neuter) -> 'erstes Auto'. The 'das' corresponds to the '-es' ending.