# einstig

einstig is a German adjective meaning “former”.

## In other languages

- Русский: бывший, прежний, давний

## Meanings

1. former, erstwhile

## Examples

- Marias einstige Schönheit ist längst dahin. — Maria's former beauty is long gone now.
- Kioto war die einstige Hauptstadt Japans. — Kyoto was the former capital of Japan.
- Tom stellte die einstige Pracht des Gartens wieder her. — Tom restored the garden to its former glory.
- In der einstigen barocken Residenz des Abtes ist nun das Museum für Stadtgeschichte beheimatet. — The former baroque residence of the abbot now houses the town history museum.
- Das einstige Nobelrestaurant ist zu einer Kaschemme verkommen. — The fancy restaurant has become a dive.

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