die Vorgängerin
Translation
predecessor (female), forerunner (female)
Examples
Meine Vorgängerin hat gute Arbeit geleistet.
My predecessor did a good job.
Die neue Chefin ist anders als ihre Vorgängerin.
The new boss is different from her predecessor.
Grammar Patterns
the predecessor of sb. She is the predecessor of Ms. Schmidt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amtsvorgängerin; Antonyms: Nachfolgerin
Etymology
Composed of 'vor-' (before) + 'gehen' (to go) + '-erin' (female suffix). It literally means a 'female who went before'.
Memory Tips
The '-in' ending is a key indicator of a feminine noun in German, especially for professions or roles.