früheren
Translation
former, earlier, previous
Examples
Ich sprach mit meinem früheren Chef.
I spoke with my former boss.
In meinem früheren Leben war ich eine Katze.
In my former life, I was a cat.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) former ~ My former job was better paid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ehemalig, vorig; Antonyms: zukünftig, später
Etymology
An inflected form of 'früher', the comparative of 'früh' (early). It means 'of an earlier time'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'früher' as 'earlier'. When used before a noun like 'boss' or 'life', it naturally translates to 'former' or 'previous'.