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former in Dutch

former in Dutch is voormalig, gewezen, eerstgenoemde — former means existing or happening before now; previous.

former in Dutch

voormalig
adj
Previous.
gewezen
adj
Previous.
eerstgenoemde
adj
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
deze
adj
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.

What does "former" mean?

  1. adj Existing or happening before now; previous.
    "The former president gave a speech at the ceremony."
  2. adj Referring to the first of two things just mentioned.
    "Of the two plans, the former is far cheaper."
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former in a sentence

  • The former president gave a speech at the ceremony.
  • She reconnected with a former classmate online.
  • Of the two plans, the former is far cheaper.

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What is "former" in Dutch?

"former" in Dutch is voormalig, gewezen, eerstgenoemde. former means: Existing or happening before now; previous.

How do you use "former" in a sentence?

Example: "The former president gave a speech at the ceremony." In Dutch, "former" is voormalig, gewezen, eerstgenoemde.

Are there other ways to say "former" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "former": voormalig, gewezen, eerstgenoemde, deze.

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