This is the 620th most frequent Icelandic word.
fyrrverandi
Former or ex.
In this sentence, 'fyrrverandi' is used as an adjective meaning 'former', referring to someone who formerly held a position or title.
Fyrrverandi forseti landsins heimsótti skólann.
The former president of the country visited the school.
Here, 'fyrrverandi' describes someone who used to be in a professional relationship with the subject, highlighting a past association.
Hún sá fyrrverandi vinnufélaga sinn á götunni.
She saw her former colleague on the street.
In this case, 'fyrrverandi' emphasizes a prior romantic connection, functioning as an adjective to denote past relational status.