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.
