Vor - translation, pronunciation and examples
before
zeitlich früher als etwas; räumlich vor etwas
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中午前
晚饭前
上学前
上班前
睡前
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Means 'before' / 'previously'; it emphasizes that something happened or was done earlier, often in written or slightly formal language.
Means 'before' in the sense of 'before something happens'; commonly used in subordinate clauses and can sound a bit more formal or literary than simple vor.
Means 'before that' / 'previously'; a very common, neutral word used in everyday speech to talk about earlier time.
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What's the difference between vor / ehe / vorher
Means 'before' / 'previously'; it emphasizes that something happened or was done earlier, often in written or slightly formal language.
Ich war zuvor noch nie in Berlin.
Раньше я ещё никогда не был в Берлине.
Means 'before' in the sense of 'before something happens'; commonly used in subordinate clauses and can sound a bit more formal or literary than simple vor.
Ich rufe dich an, ehe ich gehe.
Я позвоню тебе, прежде чем уйду.
Means 'before that' / 'previously'; a very common, neutral word used in everyday speech to talk about earlier time.
Hast du vorher schon gegessen?
Ты уже ел до этого?
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How to pronounce vor and what this word means
vor translation: before. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce vor
[foːɐ̯]
vor translation
before
vor examples
Ich bin vor dem Essen da.
vor transcription
[foːɐ̯]
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vor meaning: what does it mean?
zeitlich früher als etwas; räumlich vor etwas
vor pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
vor is pronounced as [foːɐ̯]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
vor definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich bin vor dem Essen da. Translation: Я буду там до еды.
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