zeitherig
relating to the time before, previous
English translations
- 01
time-consuming
- 02
tedious
Word details
- German meaning
- Seit einiger Zeit bestehend oder bekannt.
- English meaning
- previous, existing
- Synonym
- bisherig
- German example
- Die zeitherigen Bemühungen haben noch nicht zum Erfolg geführt.
- English example
- The previous efforts have not yet led to success.
Example sentences with “zeitherig”
Der zeitherige Besitzer hat das Haus gut gepflegt. (The previous owner maintained the house well.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'zeitherig' commonly used?
It is quite rare and often replaced by 'bisherig' or 'früherer' in modern German.