ehemalig
Translation
former, previous, ex-
Examples
Der ehemalige Präsident wohnt jetzt hier.
The former president lives here now.
Das ist meine ehemalige Schule.
This is my former school.
Grammar Patterns
ehemalig + Noun former ... the former chancellor
Similar Words
Synonyms: früher, vormalig, vorig; Antonyms: jetzig, aktuell, gegenwärtig
Etymology
Composed of 'ehe' (before, formerly) + 'mal' (time) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). It literally translates to 'of a former time'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'ehe' with the archaic English 'ere' (before). Visualizing 'ehe-mal-ig' as 'before-time-y' can help remember its meaning of 'former'.