bisherig
previous
Etwas, das bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt gegolten oder existiert hat.
The German word "bisherig" is an adjective meaning "previous", "so far", or "up to now". It is derived from "bisher", which means "until now" or "so far" (indicating a time frame), and the suffix "-ig" which forms adjectives.
Similar words:
- früher (earlier, former)
- vorherig (previous)
- aktuell (current, present)
Difference:
- Bisherig emphasizes what has been the case up to this point in time.
- Früher or vorherig can refer to any time in the past, often before a specific event.
- Aktuell refers to the present or current situation, whereas bisherig focuses on the past leading into the present.
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Examples
Ihre bisherige Leistung übertrifft die Erwartungen.adjective
Her previous performance exceeds expectations.
Unsere bisherigen Erfahrungen waren positiv.adjective
Our previous experiences were positive.
Ihre bisherige Erfahrung hilft uns bei diesem Projekt.adjective
Her previous experience helps us with this project.
Sein bisheriges Werk ist sehr beeindruckend.adjective
His previous work is very impressive.
Seine bisherige Leistung war ausgezeichnet.adjective
His previous performance was excellent.
Die bisherigen Regeln wurden heute geändert.adjective
The previous rules were changed today.
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