früheren
Translation
former, earlier, previous
Examples
Ich sprach mit meinem früheren Chef.
I spoke with my former boss.
In meinem früheren Leben war ich eine Katze.
In my former life, I was a cat.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) former ~ My former job was better paid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ehemalig, vorig; Antonyms: zukünftig, später
Etymology
This is a declined form of 'früher', which is the comparative of 'früh' (early), meaning 'of an earlier time'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'früher' to 'early'. Something that was 'earlier' is now 'former' or 'previous'. The '-en' is a common adjective ending.