ehemalige
Translation
former, ex-, previous, erstwhile
Examples
Die ehemalige Schule ist jetzt ein Museum.
The former school is now a museum.
Viele ehemalige Schüler kamen zum Treffen.
Many former students came to the reunion.
Grammar Patterns
ehemalig + Noun as a former ... The former president gave a speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: former, previous; Antonyms: current, present, contemporary
Etymology
From 'ehe' (before) + 'mal' (time) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'of a former time'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ehe' (marriage). An 'ehemalige' partner is an ex-partner, someone from a *former* time in your life.