No. 395 in Persian
نخستین
First; initial.
In a sentence
این نخستین بار است که به این شهر سفر میکنم.
This is the first time I travel to this city.
Used as an adjective to describe 'بار', emphasizing the sequence.
نخستین مرحله از مسابقات امروز برگزار میشود.
The first stage of the competition takes place today.
Used as an adjective to describe 'مرحله', denoting the starting order.
او نخستین نفر بود که به من تبریک گفت.
He was the first person to congratulate me.
Used as an adjective to describe 'نفر', indicating order or priority.
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