has-been in German

has-been in German is ehemalig, gewesen.

has-been in German

ehemalig

noun

(informal, pejorative) A person, especially one who was formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.

gewesen

noun

(informal, pejorative) A person, especially one who was formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.

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