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
früher
vormalig
What does "erstwhile" mean?
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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."
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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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