Früher Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Früher" is mainly used as adverb meaning "earlier", "formerly" or "previously". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "früher"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Previously or in former times"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe früher in Berlin gewohnt.I used to live in Berlin.
  2. Früher war alles besser, sagen manche Leute.Everything was better in the past, some people say.
  3. Er war früher ein berühmter Schauspieler.He was formerly a famous actor.

2.) "From a preceding period"

"Früher", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In früheren Jahren war das anders.In earlier years, it was different.
  2. Die früheren Modelle waren weniger effizient.The earlier models were less efficient.
  3. In früheren Zeiten gab es keine Computer.In earlier times, there were no computers.
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