bisherige
Translation
previous, former, so far, hitherto
Examples
Der bisherige Rekord wurde gebrochen.
The previous record was broken.
Meine bisherige Erfahrung war positiv.
My experience so far has been positive.
Grammar Patterns
Used as an attributive adjective before a noun, requires declension. der bisherige Chef
Similar Words
Synonyms: früher, vorig, ehemalig; Antonyms: zukünftig, künftig
Etymology
Derived from the adverb 'bisher' (until now) with the adjective suffix '-ig'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the adjective describing something that has existed or happened 'bisher' (until now).