Adverb
vorher
Pronunciation: [ˈfoːɐ̯.heːɐ̯]
beforehand, previously, before (a previously mentioned point or action)
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Meanings
Adverb
- beforehand, previously, before (a previously mentioned point or action)
Example sentence
Warum haben Sie das denn nicht vorher gesagt?
Why didn't you say that before?
Usage
- vorher anrufen — Call before the event or action already understood.
- vorher / bevor — Vorher stands alone; bevor introduces a clause.
Ich komme gerne, muss aber vorher noch einkaufen.
I would love to come, but I still need to shop first.