English to Afrikaans Meaning of first - eerste

First :

eerste

noun

eerste

adjective

eerste, Maiden, primêre, een, hoof, voorste, skoolhoof, prima, sleutel, oorspronklike, embrioniese, fundamentele, embrio, sentrale, beste, verhoogde, uitstekende, menslike, voorafgaande, bevorder, vorentoe, primitief, ongerepte, primordiale, barbaarse, verlede, Oos, voormalige, terminale, vooruitbetaal, oudste, vooruitbetaalbaar, oer, ideale, opgetel, uiterste, uiteindelike, groot, oortreffende

adverb

eerste, eers, in die eerste plek, in die begin, voor, voor al

First :: eersteFirstly :: eerstensFirsts :: eerstes

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Definitions of first in English

Noun(1) the first or highest in an ordering or series(2) the first element in a countable series(3) the time at which something is supposed to begin(4) the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate(5) an honours degree of the highest class(6) the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
Adjective(1) preceding all others in time or space or degree(2) indicating the beginning unit in a series(3) serving to set in motion, or maiden(4) serving to begin(5) ranking above all others(6) highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections
Adverb(1) before anything else(2) the initial time(3) before another in time, space, or importance(4) prominently forward

Examples of first in English

(1) One of its first orders is to set up special tribunals to try members of the former regime.(2) Monday, the first of August(3) For the first time ever, local people have been given a forum to express their views.(4) I am now discovering the merits of a leisurely breakfast for the first time ever.(5) after the first live programme(6) If anything is to be learned from the whole sorry affair, it is that the child must come first .(7) There is no life story without fiction, but the story, your life, should come first .(8) she contacted me first thing(9) I am a driver myself and I know how difficult it is to park in these streets but surely lives must come first .(10) Sumire sighed, used to the routine she had undergone all during first through eighth grade.(11) The aims and compass of this edition have not changed from those of the first .(12) I don't have the first idea what happened(13) ladies first(14) feet first(15) Schoeman ranked first in the world last year in the 50 meter long course.(16) He is the first to admit, however, that this is more an act of God rather than a life plan.

Related Phrases of first

(1) first name ::

eerste naam

(2) first of all ::

eerstens

(3) at first ::

eers

(4) first aid ::

eerstehulp

(5) first time ::

eerste keer

(6) the first ::

die eerste

(7) love at first sight ::

liefde met die eerste oogopslag

(8) first floor ::

eerste vloer

(9) first aid kit ::

eerste stel hulp

Related Phrases of first

(1) first name ::

eerste naam

(2) first of all ::

eerstens

(3) at first ::

eers

(4) first aid ::

eerstehulp

(5) first time ::

eerste keer

(6) the first ::

die eerste

(7) love at first sight ::

liefde met die eerste oogopslag

(8) first floor ::

eerste vloer

(9) first aid kit ::

eerste stel hulp

Synonyms

Adjective

2. fundamental ::

fundamentele

3. foremost ::

voorste

4. top ::

Top

5. beginning ::

begin

6. maiden ::

Maiden

7. world-class ::

wêreldklas

Adverb

8. at first ::

eers

9. before anything else ::

voordat enige iets anders

10. in preference ::

in voorkeur

11. first off ::

eerstens

12. foremost ::

voorste

13. for the first time ::

vir die eerste keer

Noun

14. novelty ::

nuwigheid

15. start ::

begin

16. first gear ::

eerste rat

18. first base ::

die eerste bof

Antonyms

1. final ::

finale

2. last ::

laaste

3. latter ::

laasgenoemde

4. terminal ::

terminale

5. ultimate ::

uiteindelike

Different Forms

first, firstly, firsts

Word Example from TV Shows

All right, we've defeated the FIRST challenge.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 19

Okay, FIRST of all, it is not man after man.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 6

I expect you'll be the FIRST crabber's son to wear the badge.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 8

You think Amy's the FIRST person to make fun of me

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 6

At FIRST, I was suspicious of you.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 8

Examples of first from TV Shows

All right, we've defeated the FIRST challenge.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 19

Okay, FIRST of all, it is not man after man.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 6

I expect you'll be the FIRST crabber's son to wear the badge.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 8

You think Amy's the FIRST person to make fun of me

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 6

At FIRST, I was suspicious of you.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 8

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