Adjective / Adverb
früher
formerly, in the past (often years ago, in contrast to nowadays)
The German adjective früher means formerly, in the past in English.
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All meanings of früher
Adjective
- formerly, in the past (often years ago, in contrast to nowadays)
- former, erstwhile, previous (that which once was, but no longer is)
Adverb
- formerly, in the past (often years ago, in contrast to nowadays)
früher in a German sentence
Das Museumsgebäude diente früher als Postamt.
The museum building formerly functioned as a post office.