ADVERB

vorher/ˈfoːɐ̯heːɐ̯/before; previously; earlier

vorher is a German adverb that means before, previously, or earlier. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯heːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.at an earlier point in time; before something(time)

a.at a previous time

Ich habe dich vorher schon einmal gesehen.—I have seen you before.

b.before a specific event or action

Vorher hatte er noch nie Pizza gegessen.—Before that, he had never eaten pizza.

Frequently asked questions

What does "vorher" mean in English?
"vorher" means before, previously, or earlier. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "vorher"?
"vorher" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯heːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vorher"?
"vorher" is a adverb in German.

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