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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Firstdie Firste
Genitivedes Firstsder Firste
Dativedem Firstden Firsten
Accusativeden Firstdie 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.

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