No. 214 in Hungarian
egykori
"Former" or "one-time."
In a sentence
Az egykori osztálytársaimmal néha még összefutok.
I sometimes still meet my former classmates.
In this sentence, "egykori" means 'former' and is used to describe someone who used to share a specific relationship or position with the speaker, specifically being classmates.
Az egykori várkastély mostanra rommá vált.
The former castle has now become ruins.
Here, "egykori" refers to something that used to be in a different state or function, indicating a transformation or historical change; it describes the castle that previously existed in its original form.
Ő az egykori polgármester, aki sokat tett a városért.
He is the former mayor who has done a lot for the city.
In this example, "egykori" is used to denote a past role or position held by someone, specifically mayor, emphasizing their contribution or connection to their previous role.
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