ehemalig
Translation
former, previous, ex-
Examples
Der ehemalige Präsident wohnt jetzt hier.
The former president lives here now.
Das ist meine ehemalige Schule.
This is my former school.
Grammar Patterns
ehemalig + Noun former ... the former chancellor
Similar Words
Synonyms: früher, vormalig, vorig; Antonyms: jetzig, aktuell, gegenwärtig
Etymology
From 'ehe' (before) + 'mal' (time) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'of a former time'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ehe' as being related to the old English word 'ere' (before). So, 'ehe-mal-ig' is like 'ere-time-ly' or 'of a before-time'.