Meaning 1neutral; often used with a role or place · 82%
Belonging to an earlier time and no longer current.
Natural examples
Der einstige Kapitän arbeitet jetzt als Trainer.
The former captain now works as a coach.
Wir besuchten das einstige Fischerdorf am Meer.
We visited the former fishing village by the sea.
Die einstige Fabrik beherbergt heute ein Museum.
The former factory now houses a museum.
Usage note
Usually used before a person, role, or place, meaning former. It is not normally compared.
Mini-lesson: einstig
Belonging to an earlier time and no longer current. Usually used before a person, role, or place, meaning former. It is not normally compared.
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