die Vorgängerin
Translation
predecessor (female), forerunner (female)
Examples
Meine Vorgängerin hat gute Arbeit geleistet.
My predecessor did a good job.
Die neue Chefin ist anders als ihre Vorgängerin.
The new boss is different from her predecessor.
Grammar Patterns
the predecessor of sb. She is the predecessor of Ms. Schmidt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amtsvorgängerin; Antonyms: Nachfolgerin
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before) + 'gehen' (to go) + '-erin' (female suffix). Literally, a 'female before-goer'.
Memory Tips
Recognize the '-in' suffix as the standard way to form the feminine version of a noun referring to a person.