ADJECTIVE
früh/fʁyː/early; premature
früh is a German adjective that means early or premature. It is pronounced /fʁyː/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "früher" and "frühesten".
Definitions
1.happening before the usual or expected time; early(time)
a.at or near the beginning of the day
Ich stehe jeden Tag früh auf.—I get up early every day.
b.before the due, normal, or expected time
Wir sind dieses Jahr sehr früh in den Urlaub gefahren.—We went on vacation very early this year.
2.occurring or done before the proper time; premature(premature)
a.before something is fully developed or ready
Durch die Krankheit musste er früh in Rente gehen.—Because of illness, he had to retire early.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | früh |
|---|---|
| Comparative | früher |
| Superlative | frühesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "früh" mean in English?
- "früh" means early or premature. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "früh"?
- "früh" is pronounced /fʁyː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "früh"?
- The comparative of "früh" is "früher" and the superlative is "frühesten".
- What part of speech is "früh"?
- "früh" is a adjective in German.
