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before in German

before in German is vorher, zuvor, eher — before means earlier than a particular time or event.

before in German

vorher
adv
At an earlier time.
zuvor
adv
At an earlier time.
eher
adv
(chiefly literary or poetic) In advance in position or sequence; ahead.
im Voraus
adv
(chiefly literary or poetic) In advance in position or sequence; ahead.
vorn
adv
(uncommon) At the front end.
vorne
adv
(uncommon) At the front end.
bevor
conj
In advance of the time when.
vor
conj
In advance of the time when.
bevor
conj
(informal) Rather or sooner than.
vor
prep
Earlier than (in time).
bevor
prep
Earlier than (in time).
vor
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."

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 German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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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