Adjective / Adverb
vorzeitig
Pronunciation: [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌt͡saɪ̯tɪç]
early, premature, untimely
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Meanings
Adjective
- early, premature, untimely
Adverb
- prematurely, preterm
Example sentence
Der vorzeitige Abbruch des Spiels ärgerte viele Zuschauer.
The early abandonment of the match annoyed many spectators.
Usage
- vorzeitig abreisen — Leave earlier than planned or expected.
- vorzeitig / rechtzeitig — Vorzeitig means premature or early; rechtzeitig means in time.
Wegen des Sturms mussten wir die Wanderung vorzeitig beenden.
Because of the storm, we had to end the hike early.