former in German
former in German is ehemalig, früher, alt — former means existing or happening before now; previous.
former in German
ehemalig
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früher
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alt
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vorherig
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vorig
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vormalig
Previous.
erstere
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
ersterer
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
ersteres
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
What does "former" mean?
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adj Existing or happening before now; previous.
"The former president gave a speech at the ceremony."
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adj Referring to the first of two things just mentioned.
"Of the two plans, the former is far cheaper."
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.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "former" in German?
"former" in German is ehemalig, früher, alt. 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 German, "former" is ehemalig, früher, alt.
Are there other ways to say "former" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "former": ehemalig, früher, alt, vorherig, vorig, vormalig.
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