ADJECTIVE

ehemalig/ˈeːəˌmaːlɪç/former; previous; ex-

ehemalig is a German adjective that means former, previous, or ex-. It is pronounced /ˈeːəˌmaːlɪç/.

Definitions

1.describes a person, place, or thing that had a previous status, function, or belonging(general use)

a.no longer holding a particular position or function

Mein ehemaliger Chef arbeitet jetzt in Berlin.—My former boss now works in Berlin.

b.describes something that existed earlier but not anymore

Das Gebäude war eine ehemalige Schule.—The building used to be a school.

Adjective Forms

Positiveehemalig

Frequently asked questions

What does "ehemalig" mean in English?
"ehemalig" means former, previous, or ex-. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "ehemalig"?
"ehemalig" is pronounced /ˈeːəˌmaːlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "ehemalig"?
"ehemalig" is a adjective in German.

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