ADJECTIVE

ehemalig/ˈeːəˌmaːlɪç/former; ex-; previous

ehemalig is a German adjective that means former, ex-, or previous. It is pronounced /ˈeːəˌmaːlɪç/.

Definitions

1.was in a position, relationship, or role before, but not currently(status/relationship in the past)

a.used to describe someone who previously held a position or was part of something

Der ehemalige Präsident besuchte die Stadt.The former president visited the city.

b.used before nouns referring to roles, statuses, or affiliations no longer held

Sie traf ihren ehemaligen Kollegen auf der Messe.She met her former colleague at the trade fair.

Adjective Forms

Positiveehemalig

Frequently asked questions

What does "ehemalig" mean in English?
"ehemalig" means former, ex-, or previous. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "ehemalig"?
"ehemalig" is pronounced /ˈeːəˌmaːlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "ehemalig"?
"ehemalig" is a adjective in German.

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