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the former

Opposite: letzteres
(the latter would be "zweiteres")
Examples
  • Gestern haben sich Angela Merkel und Michael Jordan zum Abendessen getroffen. Erstere ist die Kanzlerin Deutschlands, letzterer ist eine Basketballlegende.
  • Yesterday Angela Merkel and Michael Jordan met for diner. The former is the chancellor of Germany, the latter is a basket ball legend.
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How many meanings does the German word 'ersteres' have?

ersteres has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the former.

What is 'ersteres' related to?

The word 'ersteres' is related to erst.

Where can I learn more about 'ersteres'?

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