Zuvorkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zuvorkommen" is mainly used as verb meaning "anticipate", "forestall" or "get ahead of". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "zuvorkommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: zuvorkommen
Simple past: kam zuvor
Participle: zuvorgekommen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To anticipate, to get ahead of someone"

"Zuvorkommen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To act before someone to prevent something."
Translation(s): anticipate, forestall, get ahead of, preempt
Synonym(s): vorbeugen, verhindern
Antonym(s): nachgeben, zulassen
Related word(s): vorwegnehmen, zuvorkommend

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte ihr zuvorkommen und öffnete die Tür.He wanted to get ahead of her and opened the door.
Sie versuchte, dem Problem zuvorkommen zu können.She tried to be able to prevent the problem.
Wir müssen den Schwierigkeiten zuvorkommen.We must anticipate the difficulties.

2.) "To be courteous, obliging"

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

Definition: "To be kind and considerate to others."
Translation(s): courteous, obliging, accommodating, helpful
Synonym(s): höflich, freundlich
Antonym(s): unhöflich, rücksichtslos
Related word(s): freundlich, höflich

📝 Some usage examples:

Er ist immer sehr zuvorkommend zu seinen Gästen.He is always very courteous to his guests.
Die Bedienung war äußerst zuvorkommend.The service was extremely obliging.
Sie zeigte sich zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.She showed herself to be accommodating and helpful.

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