ADVERB

ehemals/ˈeːəˌmaːls/formerly; previously; in the past

ehemals is a German adverb that means formerly, previously, or in the past. It is pronounced /ˈeːəˌmaːls/.

Definitions

1.at a time in the past; formerly(temporal)

a.used to refer to something that existed or occurred earlier

Ehemals war dieses Gebäude eine Schule.Formerly, this building was a school.

b.used to refer to someone's previous status or role

Sie ist die ehemals berühmte Schauspielerin.She is the formerly famous actress.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ehemals" mean in English?
"ehemals" means formerly, previously, or in the past. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "ehemals"?
"ehemals" is pronounced /ˈeːəˌmaːls/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "ehemals"?
"ehemals" is a adverb in German.

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