ранее
previously
before now or before a particular time
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ранее with German translation
ранее usage examples
Ich war vorher noch nie in Berlin.
Я раньше никогда не был в Берлине.
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ранее synonyms
What's the difference between ранее / прежде / раньше / прежде всего
Closest to 'before now or before a particular time'; neutral and common in written or careful speech.
Also means 'before/earlier', but it often sounds more formal or literary, and can mean 'up to this point'.
The most everyday and conversational option; often used in speech instead of 'previously'.
This is not a direct synonym of 'previously': it usually means 'first of all, above all'. It is rarely used in a time sense.
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How to pronounce ранее and what this word means
ранее means previously. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ранее
[ˈranʲɪje]
ранее translation
previously
ранее examples
Vorher habe ich dort gearbeitet.
ранее transcription
[ˈranʲɪje]
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ранее meaning: what does it mean?
до этого, в более раннее время
ранее pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ранее is pronounced as [ˈranʲɪje]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ранее definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Vorher habe ich dort gearbeitet. Translation: Раньше я работал там.
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