No. 404 in Finnish
entisen
"Entisen" means "former" or "of the former" in English.
In a sentence
Entisen talon sijainti on vaihtunut.
The location of the former house has changed.
Here, 'entisen' is used as an adjective meaning 'former', describing the noun 'talo' (house), indicating something that used to be but is no longer.
Hän on entisen työnantajansa kanssa hyvissä väleissä.
He is on good terms with his former employer.
In this context, 'entisen' describes 'työnantaja' (employer), indicating a past association or relationship.
Entisen elämän kokemukset muokkaavat nykyistä.
The experiences of a former life shape the present one.
Here, 'entisen' modifies 'elämän' (life), referring to a state or condition that was in the past.
Hän asuu nyt entisen kodin lähellä.
Now they live near their former home.
Here, 'entisen' is used as an adjective and translates to 'former,' describing the noun 'kodin' (home).
Löysin vanhat muistiinpanot entisen opiskelun ajalta.
I found old notes from the time of former studies.
In this sentence, 'entisen' is an adjective modifying 'opiskelun' (studies), suggesting a past period.
Muistelen lämmöllä entisen opettajani ohjeita.
I fondly remember the guidance of my former teacher.
Here, 'entisen' describes 'opettajani' (my teacher), indicating someone who was a teacher previously.
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