ADJECTIVE

einstig/ˈaɪ̯nstɪç/former; one-time; erstwhile

einstig is a German adjective that means former, one-time, or erstwhile. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nstɪç/.

Definitions

1.former; belonging to an earlier time or position(referring to past status or condition)

a.referring to someone or something that had a particular role in the past

Der einstige Präsident des Vereins wurde zum Ehrenmitglied ernannt.The former president of the club was appointed honorary member.

b.describing a past state or quality

Die einstige Bedeutung der Stadt erkennt man heute kaum noch.The former significance of the city is hardly noticeable today.

Adjective Forms

Positiveeinstig

Frequently asked questions

What does "einstig" mean in English?
"einstig" means former, one-time, or erstwhile. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "einstig"?
"einstig" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nstɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "einstig"?
"einstig" is a adjective in German.

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