ehemalig

former, ex-

English translations

  1. 01

    former

  2. 02

    previous

  3. 03

    late

Word details

German meaning
Was früher einmal war, aber jetzt nicht mehr ist.
English meaning
Former
Synonym
früher, vormalig
German example
Er ist ein ehemaliger Fußballspieler.
English example
He is a former football player.

Example sentences with “ehemalig”

  1. Mein ehemaliger Lehrer kommt zu Besuch. (My former teacher is coming to visit.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'ehemalig' be used for inanimate objects?

Yes, it can be used for former buildings, former companies, etc.