The first leg Meaning in English
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈɫɛɡ
thuh FURST leg
ðə, ði/ /fˈɜːst/ /lˈɛɡ
thuh FURST leg
Definition
In a journey, race, or competition with multiple parts, 'the first leg' means the first stage, section, or part.
Usage & Nuances
Common in sports, travel, and competitions where multiple parts occur, e.g., 'the first leg of the relay.' Not used for body parts or literal legs. Often paired with 'second leg,' 'final leg.' In logistics/travel, refers to one segment of a trip.
Spanish: la primera etapa - el primer tramoPortuguese (BR): a primeira etapa - o primeiro trechoPortuguese (PT): a primeira etapa - o primeiro troçoChinese (Simplified): 第一阶段 - 第一程Chinese (Traditional): 第一階段 - 第一程Hindi: पहला चरणArabic: المرحلة الأولىBengali: প্রথম পর্যায়Russian: первый этапJapanese: 最初の区間 - 第一レグVietnamese: chặng đầu tiênKorean: 첫 번째 구간Turkish: ilk etapUrdu: پہلا مرحلہIndonesian: tahap pertama - perjalanan pertama
Example Sentences
The runners started the first leg of the relay race.
basic
We arrived in Paris after the first leg of our trip.
basic
The first leg of the race was the hardest part.
basic
After the first leg, we stopped for coffee and a snack.
natural
They lead after the first leg, but anything can happen in the next rounds.
natural
Don't celebrate yet—the first leg is just the beginning.
natural