Erstwhile in Hindi
Meaning, Devanagari spelling and pronunciation
📖 Meaning of “erstwhile”
The meaning of “erstwhile” in Hindi is पहले का, pronounced pahale ka — it is a adjective. Copy the Devanagari word above, hear how it is pronounced, and use it anywhere. To type words like this yourself, try our Hindi typing tool, or explore more words in the vocabulary sets.
📘 Definition of erstwhile
at a previous time
🟢 Similar words for erstwhile
once
formerly
at one time
erst
✍️ Erstwhile in a sentence
Having lost his fortune his erstwhile friends deserted him.
यह और इसके पहले का दृष्टांत
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
Etymology tree
English erst
English while
English erstwhile
From erst (“first, formerly”) + while.
Quick facts about “erstwhile”
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Word (English)
Erstwhile
Meaning in Hindi
पहले का
Pronunciation
pahale ka
Part of speech
Adjective
Similar words
4
Category
Word Origin (Etymology)
Etymology tree
English erst
English while
English erstwhile
From erst (“first, formerly”) + while.
English erst
English while
English erstwhile
From erst (“first, formerly”) + while.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hindi meaning of "erstwhile" is पहले का (pahale ka).
In Devanagari script it is written as पहले का.
It is pronounced "pahale ka". Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear it aloud.