бывший
Translation of бывший
former
Russian word in Latin letters: byvshiy
Meaning of бывший
раньше имевший это положение или качество
having been something before now

Pronunciation
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My former teacher now lives abroad.
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Мой бывший учитель теперь живёт за границей.
I still remember my former coach.
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Я до сих пор помню своего бывшего тренера.
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What's the difference between бывший, прежний, and предыдущий
The earlier one, before a change.
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The one right before: previous.
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What does бывший mean?
having been something before now
How do you pronounce бывший?
бывший is pronounced [ˈbɨfʂɨj], in Latin letters “byvshiy”.
How is бывший used in a sentence?
My former teacher now lives abroad. Translation: Мой бывший учитель теперь живёт за границей.
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