Bevor Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bevor" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "before", "previously" or "beforehand". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "bevor"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

subordinating

Meanings of "bevor" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Before an event or action"

"Bevor", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte mit dir sprechen, bevor du gehst.I want to talk to you before you leave.
  2. Wasch dir die Hände, bevor du isst.Wash your hands before you eat.
  3. Bevor es dunkel wird, sollten wir nach Hause gehen.Before it gets dark, we should go home.

2.) "Previously, beforehand"

"Bevor", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe ihn schon bevor getroffen.I have met him before.
  2. Wir sollten das bevor besprechen.We should discuss that beforehand.
  3. Hast du das nicht bevor gewusst?Didn't you know that before?
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