ADJECTIVE

frühzeitig/ˈfʁyːˌt͡saɪ̯tɪç/premature; early; ahead of time

frühzeitig is a German adjective that means premature, early, or ahead of time. It is pronounced /ˈfʁyːˌt͡saɪ̯tɪç/.

Definitions

1.occurring earlier than usual or expected; before a deadline(general)

a.happening or being done in good time or earlier than necessary

Es ist wichtig, frühzeitig mit den Vorbereitungen zu beginnen.—It is important to start the preparations early.

b.before something becomes urgent or problematic

Melde dich frühzeitig, wenn du Hilfe brauchst.—Get in touch early if you need help.

Adjective Forms

Positivefrühzeitig

Frequently asked questions

What does "frühzeitig" mean in English?
"frühzeitig" means premature, early, or ahead of time. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "frühzeitig"?
"frühzeitig" is pronounced /ˈfʁyːˌt͡saɪ̯tɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "frühzeitig"?
"frühzeitig" is a adjective in German.

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