frühere
Translation
former, earlier, previous
Examples
Der frühere Präsident hielt eine Rede.
The former president gave a speech.
Ich erinnere mich an frühere Zeiten.
I remember earlier times.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive adjective)) describes a noun. Der frühere Chef war sehr streng.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ehemalig, vorig; Antonyms: später, zukünftig, jetzig
Etymology
Declined form of 'früher', the comparative of 'früh' (early). It literally means 'earlier'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'more early'. When referring to a person's role, it almost always means 'former'.