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före detta — meaning in English

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English meaning

erstwhile adjective Former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.
former adj Existing or happening before now; previous.
old adj Having existed for a long time; not new or young.

Senses

före detta is used for these senses in English:

former Previous.
old Former, previous.

erstwhile — full definition

adjective Former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.
adverb Formerly; at a time in the past.

former — full definition

adj Existing or happening before now; previous.
adj Referring to the first of two things just mentioned.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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