earlier in German
earlier in German is vorherig, vorher — earlier means at a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
earlier in German
vorherig
occurring previously
vorher
previously; before now; sooner
What does "earlier" mean?
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adverb At a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
"I saw her earlier, outside the station."
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adjective Coming before another in time or order; comparative of early.
"An earlier version of the report had different figures."
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earlier in a sentence
- I saw her earlier, outside the station.
- The email arrived earlier than expected.
- An earlier version of the report had different figures.
- Take the earlier train if you want a seat.
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What is "earlier" in German?
"earlier" in German is vorherig, vorher. earlier means: At a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
How do you use "earlier" in a sentence?
Example: "I saw her earlier, outside the station." In German, "earlier" is vorherig, vorher.
Are there other ways to say "earlier" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "earlier": vorherig, vorher.
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