ehemalige
Translation
former, ex-, previous, one-time
Examples
Die ehemalige Schule ist jetzt ein Museum.
The former school is now a museum.
Viele ehemalige Schüler kamen zum Treffen.
Many former students came to the reunion.
Grammar Patterns
ehemalig + Noun as a former ... The former president gave a speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: former, one-time; Antonyms: current, present-day
Etymology
Composed of 'ehe' (before) + 'mal' (time) + '-ig' (suffix), meaning 'of a former time'.
Memory Tips
Connects to the old English word 'ere' (before). An 'ehemalige' place is one you knew 'ere' now.