former self

language: de

definitions

  1. The person that someone was in the past, often implying a change in personality, character, or physical condition.
    de: das frühere Selbst
  2. A previous version of one's identity or soul, often used in spiritual or reincarnation contexts.
    de: das frühere Ich

examples

  1. After years of traveling, he finally felt like his former self again.

    Nach Jahren des Reisens fühlte er sich endlich wieder wie sein früheres Selbst.

  2. She believed her current talents were a gift from her former self in a past life.

    Sie glaubte, ihre heutigen Talente seien ein Geschenk ihres früheren Ichs aus einem früheren Leben.