der First
Translation
ridge, ridgepole
Examples
Auf dem First des Hauses sitzt eine Katze.
A cat is sitting on the ridge of the house.
Grammar Patterns
der First (m) - the ridge. Auf dem First des Daches ist es windig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gipfel (summit), Kamm (crest)
Etymology
From Old High German 'first', meaning the highest point.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'first' or highest point of a roof you see.