Ex
ex
Meaning of Ex
ehemaliger Partner oder ehemalige Partnerin
former partner
Pronunciation
Ex with English translation
Ex usage examples
Mein Ex wohnt jetzt in Köln.
My ex lives in Cologne now.
Ich spreche nicht mehr mit meinem Ex.
I don't talk to my ex anymore.
Ex synonyms
What's the difference between Ex, ehemalig, ehemaliger Partner, frühere Partnerin, geschiedener Mann, geschiedene Frau, and früher
A general adjective meaning 'former/ex-', usually used as part of a compound or before a noun.
A fuller, neutral form for a former partner; sounds a bit more formal than Ex-Partner.
Former female partner; used when referring to a woman you were previously in a relationship with. It sounds slightly more formal/literary.
Divorced man; describes marital status rather than just a former partner.
Divorced woman; describes marital status rather than just a former partner.
Advanced: broader words
Means 'formerly / in the past'; not specific to relationships, so it is less exact than Ex.
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Ex belongs to the topic "Marriage and Romantic Relationships →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does Ex mean?
former partner
How do you pronounce Ex?
Ex is pronounced [ɛks].
How is Ex used in a sentence?
My ex lives in Cologne now. Translation: Mein Ex wohnt jetzt in Köln.
Is Ex part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, Ex can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Ex part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, Ex can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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