einstig
Translation
former, one-time, erstwhile
Examples
Das ist mein einstiger Chef.
This is my former boss.
Das einstige Kloster ist heute ein Museum.
The former monastery is now a museum.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) former... The former empire has fallen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ehemalig, vormalig, früher; Antonyms: jetzig, heutig
Etymology
Derived from 'einst' (once, formerly) and the adjective suffix '-ig'. It signifies something belonging to a past time.
Memory Tips
Connect 'einst' with the English word 'once'. 'einstig' describes something from 'once upon a time'.