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Is it possible to say "I'm the first son" instead of " I'm the oldest son"?
Is it possible to say "I'm the first son" instead of " I'm the oldest son"?
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Yes. This is more formal and a bit odd in America, but it is correct and people would understand.
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Yes. This is more formal and a bit odd in America, but it is correct and people would understand.
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Thanks for the reply. So you mean " the oldest son" is more commonly used, isn't it?
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