SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

bevor/bəˈfoːɐ̯/before

bevor is a German subordinating conjunction that means before. It is pronounced /bəˈfoːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.introducing a subordinate clause indicating that one event happens earlier than another(time, subordinating)

a.introduces something occurring earlier in time than the action of the main clause

Wasch dir die Hände, bevor du isst.—Wash your hands before you eat.

Frequently asked questions

What does "bevor" mean in English?
"bevor" means before. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "bevor"?
"bevor" is pronounced /bəˈfoːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "bevor"?
"bevor" is a subordinating conjunction in German.

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