Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

zuvor

Translation (Übersetzung) before, previously, beforehand
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈtsuːfoːɐ̯]
B1
Adverbs
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
adverb formal sequence temporal B1
Zuvor is a temporal adverb used to indicate that something happened before another event or point in time. It is often used in formal or written contexts and is synonymous with 'vorher' but tends to be more formal. It can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence, but typically appears at the beginning for emphasis.

zuvor - German Adverbs - zuvor Meaning - zuvor Translation - zuvor Adverbs Examples

zuvor is a German Adverbs

Learn zuvor meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. zuvor is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

zuvor Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Zuvor hatte ich keine Ahnung davon.
Before, I had no idea about it.
Narrating past events in a formal context.
Sie müssen das Dokument zuvor lesen.
You must read the document beforehand.
Giving instructions in a professional setting.
Er war zuvor schon einmal hier.
He had been here once before.
Describing a previous visit.

zuvor Word Family - zuvor Related Words - zuvor Family Members

zuvor Word Family (Wortfamilie)

zuvor word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn zuvor family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore zuvor 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
related adverb (verwandtes Adverb)
vorher
Meaning: before, previously
Example: Kommst du vorher? (Are you coming before?)
Adverb
opposite (Gegenteil)
danach
Meaning: afterwards
Example: Was machst du danach? (What are you doing afterwards?)
Adverb

zuvor Usage - zuvor Collocations - zuvor Idioms - zuvor Synonyms - zuvor Antonyms

zuvor Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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zuvor Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

kurz zuvor
shortly before
High frequency
lange zuvor
long before
Medium frequency
bereits zuvor
already before
Medium frequency
wie zuvor
as before
High frequency
zuvor erwähnt
mentioned before
High frequency
zuvor gesagt
said before
Medium frequency
zuvor geplant
planned before
Medium frequency
zuvor besprochen
discussed before
Medium frequency

zuvor Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Zuvor kommt vorher
Before comes beforehand
A playful idiom emphasizing the sequence of events, meaning that planning or preparation should come first.
Zuvor ist besser als nachher
Before is better than after
Suggests that taking action early or preparing in advance is preferable to dealing with consequences later.

zuvor Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

vorher
Meaning: before, previously
High similarity
davor
Meaning: before that
Medium similarity
früher
Meaning: earlier, formerly
Medium similarity
zuvorher
Meaning: beforehand
High similarity
im Voraus
Meaning: in advance
Medium similarity

zuvor Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

danach
Meaning: afterwards
später
Meaning: later
anschließend
Meaning: subsequently
nachher
Meaning: afterwards

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zuvor Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

bevor früher davor nachher anschließend

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