einst

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Translation of einst into English,

Adverb

1.
ehemals
  • He was once a famous actor.Er war einmal ein berühmter Schauspieler.
2.
zeitlicher Bezug
Dated
  • In yore, people traveled by horse and carriage..Einst reisten die Menschen mit Pferd und Wagen.
4.
ferne Vergangenheit
  • Dinosaurs roamed the Earth long ago.Dinosaurier streiften vor langer Zeit über die Erde.
5.
  • At one time, this was a bustling town.Früher war dies eine geschäftige Stadt.
6.
  • I visited that place sometime last year.Ich habe diesen Ort irgendwann letztes Jahr besucht.

Noun

ferne Vergangenheit
Dated
  • People spoke differently in the days of yore.Die Menschen sprachen anders in der Vorzeit.
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Expressions with einst: translations and examples in English

She reflected on her life then and now.
They gathered around the fire as of old.
The castle stood as a reminder of old.
The once-powerful empire is now forgotten.

Synonyms and analogies of einst in German

Antonyms

adv.niejetztfrühestenserstmehrfach

Other examples with einst

In the olden days, people wore different clothes.
In alten Zeiten trugen die Menschen andere Kleidung.

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

Adverb
onceadv.

Mit der Zeit verlor das einst lebhafte Gemälde erheblich an Farbe.

Over time, the once vivid painting began to pale considerably.

formerlyadv.

Nach dem Sturm stand der einst weiße Zaun schmutzig und ramponiert gegen die Sonne.

After the storm, the formerly white fence stood grimy and battered against the sun.

formeradv.

Ihr Austauschprogramm half, die Mauern zwischen einst feindlichen Nationen einzureißen.

Their exchange program helped break down the walls between former enemy nations.

originallyadv.

Unterhalb der Knie gebro- chen. Die einst angesetzten Arme fehlen.

Broken beneath the knee. The originally attached arms have been lost.

at one timeadv.

Dann fand ich heraus, dass sie einst verlobt waren.

I then discovered that they were at one time engaged to be married.

long agoadv.

Weil wir einst mehr als nur Freunde waren.

Because not too long ago, we were more than just friends.

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Other translations for einst:

  • erstwhileadv.
  • sometimeadv.
  • ancientlyadv.

einst: Examples and translations in context

Harte Realitäten drücken oft Träume, die einst erreichbar erschienen.

Harsh realities often push down dreams that once felt achievable.

Das Interesse an seiner einst beliebten Show lässt allmählich nach.

There's a gradual fading of interest in his once popular show.

Der anhaltende Stress bei der Arbeit trübte sein einst fröhliches Gemüt.

The constant stress at work greyed his once cheerful demeanor.

Ihr einst warmes Lächeln war nun kalt wie Eis und unnahbar.

Her once warm smile was now cold as a mackerel and distant.

Der Legende nach gehörte das Horn einst einem großen Krieger.

Legend had it that the horn once belonged to a great warrior.

Der einst lebendige Park ist jetzt verlassen, ohne spielende Kinder.

The once vibrant park is now vacant, with no children playing.

Die einst lebendige Szene wirkte nun blass und leblos, fast vergessen.

The once vibrant scene now felt wan and lifeless, almost forgotten.

Der einst üppige Wald war nun vernichtet und hinterließ nur verkohlte Überreste.

The once lush forest was now destroyed, leaving only charred remains.

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