This is the 395th most frequent Persian word.
نخستین
First; initial.
Used as an adjective to describe 'بار', emphasizing the sequence.
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 'مرحله', denoting the starting order.
نخستین مرحله از مسابقات امروز برگزار میشود.
The first stage of the competition takes place today.
Used as an adjective to describe 'نفر', indicating order or priority.