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before in Dutch

before in Dutch is voorheen, eerder, voordien — before means earlier than a particular time or event.

before in Dutch

voorheen
adv
At an earlier time.
eerder
adv
At an earlier time.
voordien
adv
At an earlier time.
vroeger
adv
At an earlier time.
op voorhand
adv
(chiefly literary or poetic) In advance in position or sequence; ahead.
vooraf
adv
(chiefly literary or poetic) In advance in position or sequence; ahead.
voordat
conj
In advance of the time when.
alvorens
conj
In advance of the time when.
voor
conj
In advance of the time when.
vooraleer
conj
In advance of the time when.
eerder dan
conj
(informal) Rather or sooner than.
voor
prep
Earlier than (in time).
voordat
prep
Earlier than (in time).
vóór
prep
voor
prep

What does "before" mean?

  1. preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
    "We arrived before the doors even opened."
  2. preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
    "He stood before the judge to hear the verdict."
  3. adverb At an earlier time; previously.
    "I've seen this movie before."
  4. conjunction Earlier than the time when something happens.
    "Lock the door before you leave."
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before in a sentence

  • We arrived before the doors even opened.
  • Please finish your homework before dinner.
  • He stood before the judge to hear the verdict.
  • I've seen this movie before.

Similar words in Dutch

ahead preceding prior to

Common Dutch translations

the of to and A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "before" in Dutch?

"before" in Dutch is voorheen, eerder, voordien. before means: Earlier than a particular time or event.

How do you use "before" in a sentence?

Example: "We arrived before the doors even opened." In Dutch, "before" is voorheen, eerder, voordien.

Are there other ways to say "before" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 12 translations listed for "before": voorheen, eerder, voordien, vroeger, op voorhand, vooraf.

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