before dinner
before dinner
before meal
Learn before dinner with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
before dinner fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
before dinner with German translation
before dinner usage examples
Please feed the cat before dinner so it won't beg while we eat.
Learn by topic
before dinner belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
before dinner synonyms
What's the difference between before dinner / just before dinner / shortly before dinner / by dinner / at dinnertime / in the run-up to dinner
Emphasizes immediacy — immediately prior to the meal.
She called just before dinner to say she'd be late.
Similar to 'just before' but slightly more neutral/formal; indicates a short time prior.
Shortly before dinner the lights went out.
Implies 'no later than dinner'; can include the time of dinner itself.
I'll finish the report by dinner.
Refers to the time when dinner happens (during or around that time).
The phone always rings at dinnertime.
Suggests the lead-up period and preparations before dinner, not just the immediate moment.
In the run-up to dinner, the kitchen was a hive of activity.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
Related words and lists for before dinner
How to pronounce before dinner and what this word means
before dinner means before dinner. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce before dinner
/bɪˈfɔː ˈdɪnə/
before dinner translation
before dinner
before dinner examples
I always set the table before dinner.
before dinner transcription
/bɪˈfɔː ˈdɪnə/, /bɪˈfɔr ˈdɪnər/
Questions about this word
before dinner meaning: what does it mean?
before meal
before dinner pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
before dinner is pronounced as /bɪˈfɔː ˈdɪnə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
before dinner definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I always set the table before dinner. Translation: Я всегда накрываю стол перед ужином.
Is before dinner part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, before dinner can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is before dinner part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, before dinner can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn before dinner in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.