ADVERB

eher/ˈeːɐ/rather; sooner; more likely

eher is a German adverb that means rather, sooner, or more likely. It is pronounced /ˈeːɐ/.

Definitions

1.more likely; rather(comparative, probability/likelihood)

a.indicates greater probability/preference

Ich würde eher Tee als Kaffee trinken.I would rather drink tea than coffee.

2.sooner; earlier(time, earlier)

a.at an earlier point in time

Je eher, desto besser.The sooner, the better.

Frequently asked questions

What does "eher" mean in English?
"eher" means rather, sooner, or more likely. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "eher"?
"eher" is pronounced /ˈeːɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "eher"?
"eher" is a adverb in German.

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