NOUN
First/fɪʁst/ridge (of a roof); roof ridge
First is a German noun that means ridge (of a roof) or roof ridge. It is pronounced /fɪʁst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Firste".
Definitions
1.the highest horizontal edge of a roof, where two roof surfaces meet(architecture/construction)
a.the top line of a sloping roof
Der Schornstein steht direkt auf dem First des Hauses.—The chimney stands directly on the ridge of the house.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der First | die Firste |
| Genitive | des Firsts | der Firste |
| Dative | dem First | den Firsten |
| Accusative | den First | die Firste |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "First" mean in English?
- "First" means ridge (of a roof) or roof ridge. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "First"?
- "First" is pronounced /fɪʁst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "First" der, die, or das?
- "First" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "First"?
- The plural of "First" is "Firste".
- What part of speech is "First"?
- "First" is a noun in German.
