einstig
Translation
former, erstwhile, one-time
Examples
Das ist mein einstiger Chef.
This is my former boss.
Das einstige Kloster ist heute ein Museum.
The former monastery is now a museum.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) former... The former empire has fallen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ehemalig, vormalig, früher; Antonyms: jetzig, heutig
Etymology
From 'einst' (once, in the past) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'of a past time'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'einst' as 'once'. So 'einstig' means 'of a time that was once'.