ADVERB

früher/ˈfʁyːɐ/earlier; formerly; in the past

früher is a German adverb that means earlier, formerly, or in the past. It is pronounced /ˈfʁyːɐ/.

Definitions

1.at an earlier time; before now; formerly(temporal)

a.in the past, at a previous time

Früher gab es hier einen Wald.There used to be a forest here.

b.earlier than a certain time

Je früher wir anfangen, desto besser.The earlier we start, the better.

Frequently asked questions

What does "früher" mean in English?
"früher" means earlier, formerly, or in the past. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "früher"?
"früher" is pronounced /ˈfʁyːɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "früher"?
"früher" is a adverb in German.

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