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
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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.
