Adverb
einst
Pronunciation: [ʔaɪ̯nst]
once, formerly (a long time ago)
B1
rank #1,607
Meanings
Adverb
- once, formerly (a long time ago)
Example sentence
Ich liebte sie einst, doch jetzt nicht mehr.
I used to love her, but not anymore.
Usage
- einst / früher — Both can refer to former times; einst sounds more literary.
- einst / einmal — Einst can also point to an unspecified future time.
In diesem Gebäude befand sich einst eine kleine Schule.
There was once a small school in this building.