English–German

“ex” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛks/

Example

Mein Ex und ich sind Freunde geblieben.

My ex and I remained friends.

Illustration for Ex (ex)

How to say “ex” in German

“Ex” in German is Ex.

A familiar label for the former partner who remains part of a person's relationship history.

Full entry for Ex: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ex

Ich treffe meinen Ex manchmal zum Kaffee.

I sometimes meet my ex for coffee.

Tips for using Ex

  • Ex is an informal noun, so ehemaliger Partner or ehemalige Partnerin is more suitable in formal or precise writing.

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