ADVERB
eher/ˈeːɐ/rather; more likely; sooner
eher is a German adverb that means rather, more likely, or sooner. It is pronounced /ˈeːɐ/.
Definitions
1.to a greater degree; rather; more likely(comparison; preference)
a.indicating preference or inclination
Ich würde eher zu Hause bleiben als ins Kino gehen.—I would rather stay at home than go to the cinema.
b.indicating probability or likelihood
Er kommt eher morgen als heute.—He is more likely to come tomorrow than today.
2.sooner; earlier(time)
a.referring to 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, more likely, or sooner. 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.
