No. 13,836 in German
erstgegborenen
"Erstgeborenen" means "firstborn" in English.
In a sentence
Der erstgeborene Sohn hatte das Recht auf eine besondere Zeremonie.
The firstborn son had the right to a special ceremony.
In this sentence, 'erstgeborene' is used as an adjective to describe the specific son who is the firstborn.
Die Eltern zeigten immer besonderen Stolz auf ihren Erstgeborenen.
The parents always showed special pride in their firstborn.
Here, 'Erstgeborener' functions as a noun referring to the individual who is the firstborn.
Als Erstgeborener hatte sie die Verantwortung, über ihre jüngeren Geschwister zu wachen.
As the firstborn, she had the responsibility to watch over her younger siblings.
In this instance, 'Erstgeborener' is also used as a noun in a slightly different context emphasizing the role or status of being the firstborn.
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