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erstwhile in German

erstwhile in German is ehemalig, früher, vormalig — erstwhile means former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.

erstwhile in German

ehemalig
adj
früher
adj
vormalig
adj

What does "erstwhile" mean?

  1. adjective Former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.
    "Her erstwhile business partner now runs a rival firm."
  2. adverb Formerly; at a time in the past.
    "The hall, erstwhile a chapel, is now a concert venue."
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erstwhile in a sentence

  • Her erstwhile business partner now runs a rival firm.
  • The two erstwhile allies barely speak.
  • The hall, erstwhile a chapel, is now a concert venue.

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What is "erstwhile" in German?

"erstwhile" in German is ehemalig, früher, vormalig. erstwhile means: Former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.

How do you use "erstwhile" in a sentence?

Example: "Her erstwhile business partner now runs a rival firm." In German, "erstwhile" is ehemalig, früher, vormalig.

Are there other ways to say "erstwhile" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "erstwhile": ehemalig, früher, vormalig.

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