before in German
before in German is vorher, zuvor, eher — before means earlier than a particular time or event.
before in German
vorher
At an earlier time.
zuvor
At an earlier time.
eher
(chiefly literary or poetic) In advance in position or sequence; ahead.
im Voraus
(chiefly literary or poetic) In advance in position or sequence; ahead.
vorn
(uncommon) At the front end.
vorne
(uncommon) At the front end.
bevor
In advance of the time when.
vor
In advance of the time when.
bevor
(informal) Rather or sooner than.
vor
Earlier than (in time).
bevor
Earlier than (in time).
vor
What does "before" mean?
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preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
"We arrived before the doors even opened."
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preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
"He stood before the judge to hear the verdict."
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adverb At an earlier time; previously.
"I've seen this movie before."
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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.
- The actors bowed before the audience at the end of the play.
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What is "before" in German?
"before" in German is vorher, zuvor, eher. 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 German, "before" is vorher, zuvor, eher.
Are there other ways to say "before" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "before": vorher, zuvor, eher, im Voraus, vorn, vorne.
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