previous

ˈpriːviəs
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Translation of previous into German

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Adjective

1.

just before

immediately preceding in context
  • The previous chapter of the book explains the character's backstory..Das vorherige Kapitel des Buches erklärt die Hintergrundgeschichte der Figur
2.

time

existing or happening before in time or order
  • She referred to her previous job.Sie bezog sich auf ihren vorherigen Job.
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Expressions with previous: examples in English and translations in German

in einem früheren Leben
in einem vergangenen Leben
She believes she was a queen in a previous life.
in einer früheren Inkarnation
The building was a library in a previous incarnation.
vorherige Erfahrung
From previous experience, he knew the train would be crowded.
vorigen Monat
The report covers the previous month.
frühere Verpflichtung
I am sorry, but I have a previous engagement that evening.
eine vorherige Verpflichtung haben
verhindert sein
I can't attend the meeting; I have a previous engagement.

Synonyms and analogies of previous in English

adj.precedingpriorformerMore synonyms

Examples of previous in a sentence

  • She couldn't recall the previous conversation.
  • Her previous experience was invaluable.
  • He mentioned his previous achievements.

Translations of "previous" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
vorherigadj.

The new technology made all previous models obsolete in one fell swoop.

Die neue Technologie machte alle vorherigen Modelle mit einem Schlag obsolet.

früheradj.

His guessing was based on previous experiences rather than solid facts.

Seine Vermutungen basierten eher auf früheren Erfahrungen als auf harten Fakten.

bisherigadj.

The unexpected discovery turned the researchers' previous assumptions upside down.

Die unerwartete Entdeckung stellte die bisherigen Annahmen der Forschenden auf den Kopf.

vorhergehendadj.

The court's ruling could invalidate years of precedent established in previous cases.

Das Urteil des Gerichts könnte jahrelange Präzedenzfälle aus vorhergehenden Fällen aufheben.

vorherigeadj.

Her new job is easier and less stressful than her previous position.

Ihr neuer Job ist angenehmer und weniger stressig als ihre vorherige Position.

frühereadj.

As with previous studies, the findings highlight a significant trend.

Wie frühere Studien zeigen auch diese Ergebnisse einen bedeutenden Trend auf.

bisherigeadj.

He reluctantly assumed the mantle when the previous manager suddenly resigned.

Widerwillig übernahm er das Ruder, als der bisherige Manager plötzlich zurücktrat.

vorigadj.

Another look at the same corner as in the previous picture.

Ein anderer Blick auf die selbe Ecke wie im vorigen Bild.

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Other translations for previous:

  • voreiligadj.

previous: Examples and translations in context

Compared to my previous job, meeting these deadlines is a snap.

Im Vergleich zu meinem vorherigen Job sind diese Fristen ein Kinderspiel.

His poor performance in the previous race motivated him to train harder.

Seine schwache Leistung im vorherigen Rennen motivierte ihn, härter zu trainieren.

Your proposal bears upon several strategic priorities outlined in the previous meeting.

Ihr Vorschlag bezieht sich auf mehrere strategische Prioritäten aus der vorherigen Sitzung.

Her surprise reaction introduced a question mark about her previous knowledge.

Ihre überraschte Reaktion warf Fragen bezüglich ihres vorherigen Wissenstands auf.

The new apartment was cluttered with junk from the previous tenants.

Die neue Wohnung war vollgestopft mit Krempel der vorherigen Mieter.

The meeting agenda included outstanding issues from the previous discussions.

Die Tagesordnung des Meetings umfasste offene Themen aus den vorherigen Diskussionen.

The warnings were inferable from the previous reports of similar incidents.

Die Warnungen waren aus den vorherigen Berichten über ähnliche Vorfälle ableitbar.

In reference to our previous conversation, I have gathered additional information.

Bezugnehmend auf unser vorheriges Gespräch habe ich zusätzliche Informationen gesammelt.

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