Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

ehe

Translation (Übersetzung) before
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈeːə]
B1
Conjunction
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
grammar conjunction formal temporal subordinate-clause
Ehe is a subordinating conjunction meaning 'before' in a temporal sense. It introduces a subordinate clause and requires the verb to be placed at the end of that clause. It is more formal than 'bevor' and often used in written German or formal speech.

ehe - German Conjunction - ehe Meaning - ehe Translation - ehe Conjunction Examples

ehe is a German Conjunction

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

ehe Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ruf mich an, ehe du kommst.
Call me before you come.
Making arrangements
Ehe ich eine Entscheidung treffe, möchte ich alle Fakten kennen.
Before I make a decision, I want to know all the facts.
Decision making
Wir sollten das Haus verlassen, ehe der Sturm beginnt.
We should leave the house before the storm begins.
Weather preparation

ehe Word Family - ehe Related Words - ehe Family Members

ehe Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

synonym (Synonym)
bevor
Meaning: before
Example: Bevor ich gehe, trinke ich Kaffee.
Conjunction
antonym (Antonym)
nachdem
Meaning: after
Example: Nachdem ich gegessen habe, gehe ich spazieren.
Conjunction

ehe Usage - ehe Collocations - ehe Idioms - ehe Synonyms - ehe Antonyms

ehe Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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ehe Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

ehe es zu spät ist
before it's too late
High frequency
ehe ich es vergesse
before I forget
Medium frequency
ehe du gehst
before you go
High frequency
ehe die Sonne untergeht
before the sun sets
Medium frequency
ehe wir beginnen
before we start
High frequency

ehe Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Ehe man sich's versieht
Before you know it
Used to describe something happening very quickly or unexpectedly
Lieber ein Ende mit Schrecken als ein Schrecken ohne Ende
Better a terrible end than terror without end
Sometimes introduced with 'ehe' to emphasize taking action before a situation becomes unbearable

ehe Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

vor
Meaning: before
Medium similarity

ehe Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

nachdem
Meaning: after
während
Meaning: while

ehe Semantically Related Words - ehe Contextually Related Words - ehe Thematically Related Words

ehe Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

zeit vorher früher zuerst anschließend

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