No. 620 in Icelandic
fyrrverandi
Former or ex.
In a sentence
Fyrrverandi forseti landsins heimsótti skólann.
The former president of the country visited the school.
In this sentence, 'fyrrverandi' is used as an adjective meaning 'former', referring to someone who formerly held a position or title.
Hún sá fyrrverandi vinnufélaga sinn á götunni.
She saw her former colleague on the street.
Here, 'fyrrverandi' describes someone who used to be in a professional relationship with the subject, highlighting a past association.
Hann ræddi við fyrrverandi ástkonu sína.
He talked to his ex-lover.
In this case, 'fyrrverandi' emphasizes a prior romantic connection, functioning as an adjective to denote past relational status.
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