einst

Meaning

1. once, formerly (during some period in the past)
2. one time, at one point (sometime in the future)
3. (obsolete) once, a single time (a single repetition)

Concepts

once

formerly

one day

at some time

earlier

ever

long ago

sometime

previously

simultaneously

anytime

eventually

yesteryear

конструкции с used to

some time ago

anciently

already

lately

a long time

long time ago

once upon a time

since

ancient

old

past

in former times

in the past

some day

aforetime

before

beforetime

erst

erstwhile

former

last time

time

cold turkey

right now

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ʔaɪ̯nst]

Etymology

From Middle High German einst, einest, from Old High German einēst, eines (“once”), from ein (“one”). More at once.

Sentences

Nevis war wegen seiner Zuckerproduktion einst eine bedeutende Quelle für den Wohlstand in Großbritannien .

Nevis was once a major source of wealth in Britain because of its sugar production.

Verkehrswege in Richtung Westen wurden verbarrikadiert und viele der einst zahlreichen Grenzübergänge geschlossen .

Traffic routes to the west were barricaded and many of the once numerous border crossings were closed.