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letzterer

letzterer
the latter
From Lesson 416:Textual reference pronouns (ersterer, letzterer)·German

Usages of letzterer

Ersterer akzeptiert das Leid, Letzterer vermeidet es.
The former accepts the suffering, the latter avoids it.
Der Arzt und der Philosoph reden. Ersterer heilt das Leid, Letzterer beurteilt es.
The doctor and the philosopher talk. The former heals the suffering, the latter judges it.
Wenn wir den Egoismus und den Altruismus vergleichen, löst Letzterer das Dilemma.
When we compare egoism and altruism, the latter solves the dilemma.
Der Professor und der Student diskutieren. Ersterer spricht, Letzterer hört zu.
The professor and the student discuss. The former speaks, the latter listens.

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