English–German

“former” in German

German

Alsoehemalig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nstɪç/

Example

Das war mein einstiges Fahrrad.

That was my former bicycle.

Illustration for einstig (former)

How to say “former” in German

“Former” in German is einstig.

A person, object, or role belongs to a completed earlier stage rather than to the present.

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

Example sentences with einstig

Ich habe gestern meinen einstigen Chef getroffen.

I met my former boss yesterday.

Tips for using einstig

  • Einstig is chiefly attributive, and ehemalig is often the more neutral everyday choice for 'former'.

Other German words for “former”

Das ist meine ehemalige Wohnung.

That is my former apartment.

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