Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

bevor

Translation (Übersetzung) before
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [bəˈfoːɐ̯]
A1
Conjunction
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
grammar conjunction temporal subordinating A1
A subordinating conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause. The verb in the clause introduced by 'bevor' goes to the end. Used to indicate that one action happens before another.

bevor - German Conjunction - bevor Meaning - bevor Translation - bevor Conjunction Examples

bevor is a German Conjunction

Learn bevor meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. bevor is classified as a Conjunction in German grammar.

bevor Examples (Beispiele) in English

bevor examples with English translations. See how to use bevor in sentences. bevor example sentences in English below.

Ich rufe dich an, bevor ich nach Hause komme.
I'll call you before I come home.
Making plans
Bevor du gehst, musst du deine Hausaufgaben machen.
Before you go, you have to do your homework.
Giving instructions
Sie hat gefrühstückt, bevor sie zur Arbeit gefahren ist.
She had breakfast before she drove to work.
Describing past routine

bevor Word Family - bevor Related Words - bevor Family Members

bevor Word Family (Wortfamilie)

bevor word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn bevor family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore bevor related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
vor
Meaning: before, in front of
Example: vor dem Haus (in front of the house)
Preposition

bevor Usage - bevor Collocations - bevor Idioms - bevor Synonyms - bevor Antonyms

bevor Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use bevor in context. Discover bevor collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master bevor usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

bevor Collocations (Kollokationen)

bevor collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn bevor word combinations and how to use bevor with other words naturally.

bevor es zu spät ist
before it's too late
High frequency
bevor ich gehe
before I go
High frequency
bevor du kommst
before you come
High frequency
bevor wir anfangen
before we start
Medium frequency
bevor es dunkel wird
before it gets dark
Medium frequency
bevor ich vergesse
before I forget
Medium frequency
bevor du antwortest
before you answer
Medium frequency
bevor die Sonne aufgeht
before the sun rises
Low frequency

bevor Idioms (Redewendungen)

bevor idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing bevor with meanings and explanations. Master bevor expressions used in everyday German.

bevor man sich versieht
before you know it
Used to indicate that something happens very quickly or unexpectedly
bevor es anfängt zu regnen
before it starts to rain
Literal meaning, often used to suggest doing something before conditions change

bevor Synonyms (Synonyme)

bevor synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for bevor and expand your German vocabulary. Learn bevor similar words and their usage.

ehe
Meaning: before
High similarity
vor
Meaning: before
Medium similarity

bevor Antonyms (Antonyme)

bevor antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to bevor. Discover bevor opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

nachdem
Meaning: after
während
Meaning: while

bevor Semantically Related Words - bevor Contextually Related Words - bevor Thematically Related Words

bevor Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

bevor semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to bevor. Explore bevor related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn bevor contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

nachdem während als wenn bis

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