firstborn
word
Definition
The first child to be born to a set of parents.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or neutral; 'firstborn' can be used for sons or daughters. Commonly seen in legal, religious, or genealogical contexts. In casual speech, people often say 'my oldest child' instead.
Spanish: primogénito - primogénitaPortuguese (BR): primogênito - primogênitaPortuguese (PT): primogénito - primogénitaChinese (Simplified): 长子 - 长女Chinese (Traditional): 長子 - 長女Hindi: पहिलौठी संतानArabic: البكرBengali: অগ্রজ - প্রথম সন্তানRussian: первенецJapanese: 長子 - 長女Vietnamese: con đầu lòngKorean: 맏이Turkish: ilk çocukUrdu: پہلوٹھاIndonesian: anak sulung
Example Sentences
Our firstborn is starting school this year.
basic
He is the firstborn in his family.
basic
The firstborn often gets more responsibilities.
basic
As the firstborn, she always felt pressure to set a good example.
natural
My parents were so nervous when their firstborn was born.
natural
Being the firstborn means lots of 'firsts'—first to ride a bike, first to graduate, first to move out.
natural