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bevor — meaning in English

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English meaning

before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
lest conj Used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.

Senses

bevor is used for these senses in English:

before In advance of the time when.
before (informal) Rather or sooner than.
before Earlier than (in time).
lest For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.

before — full definition

preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
adverb At an earlier time; previously.
conjunction Earlier than the time when something happens.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

vorher zuvor eher im Voraus vorn vorne vor auf dass nicht fürchtend, dass in der Furcht, dass