German word

bisherig

Pronunciation

IPA/bɪsˈheːʁɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveprevious

Example

Die bisherigen Erfahrungen sind hilfreich.

The previous experiences have been helpful.

Illustration for bisherig (previous)

More examples

Die bisherigen Informationen sind unvollständig.

The previous information is incomplete.

Core concept

A timeline gathers all earlier stages up to a reference point, with the latest stage still counted.

Common phrases

  • bisherigen Informationen

    previous information

  • bisherigen Pläne

    previous plans

Similar words

vorherig: Referring to something that preceded the current stage or event.
früher: Referring to a time or situation farther back in the past.
jetzig: Referring to what exists or applies at present.

Definition in German

bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt vorhanden oder bis dahin gültig

Word origin

Bisherig is formed from the adverb bisher, historically bis her ('up to here'), with the adjective-forming suffix -ig.

Usage tips

  • Bisherig is an inflected adjective: bisherige Erfahrungen, bisheriger Stand, and bisheriges Vorgehen show its gender and case endings.

Other meanings

  • formeradjective
  • earlieradjective

Opposites

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