ADVERB

früher/ˈfʁyːɐ/formerly; earlier; in the past

früher is a German adverb that means formerly, earlier, or in the past. It is pronounced /ˈfʁyːɐ/.

Definitions

1.at an earlier time; in the past(time, general)

a.in former times, before now

Früher gab es hier einen Wald.—There used to be a forest here.

Frequently asked questions

What does "früher" mean in English?
"früher" means formerly, earlier, or in the past. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "früher"?
"früher" is pronounced /ˈfʁyːɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "früher"?
"früher" is a adverb in German.

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