Former in Tagalog

“Former” in Tagalog is translated as “Dating” or “Nakaraan”. This term refers to someone or something that previously held a particular position, role, or status but no longer does. Understanding this word helps in discussing past relationships, positions, and historical contexts in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Former

[Definition]:

• Former /ˈfɔːrmər/
• Adjective 1: Having previously been a particular thing or held a specific position.
• Adjective 2: Relating to or occurring in the past; belonging to an earlier time.
• Noun: The first or first mentioned of two people or things.

[Synonyms] = Dating, Nakaraan, Noon, Dati, Una, Nauna

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The former president attended the ceremony as a special guest.
• Ex1_PH: Ang dating presidente ay dumalo sa seremonya bilang espesyal na bisita.
• Ex2_EN: She maintained a good relationship with her former colleagues after changing jobs.
• Ex2_PH: Napanatili niya ang magandang relasyon sa kanyang mga dating kasamahan pagkatapos magpalit ng trabaho.
• Ex3_EN: The building was restored to its former glory after extensive renovations.
• Ex3_PH: Ang gusali ay naibalik sa dating kaluwalhatian pagkatapos ng malawakang pagpapanibago.
• Ex4_EN: My former teacher inspired me to pursue a career in education.
• Ex4_PH: Ang aking dating guro ay nag-inspire sa akin na magpatuloy ng karera sa edukasyon.
• Ex5_EN: The museum now occupies the former residence of a famous artist.
• Ex5_PH: Ang museo ay nakaokupa ngayon sa dating tahanan ng isang sikat na artista.