vorbei

Based on: bei, vor
Goethe A2 Adverb
  1. over
  2. "pass by"
1.

over

(for time based things)
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Examples
  • Das Konzert ist vorbei.
  • The concert is over.
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2.

"pass by"

(as a verb prefix, "vorbei" is about the core idea of passing by a place)
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  • Wenn du zum Markt willst musst du an der Kirche vorbei.    (gehen is mostly omitted)
  • I you want to go to the market you have to go past the church.
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The meaning(s) of “vorbei”

A fun look at the meaning of "vorbei" and an end has to do with visits.

Vocab: vorbei sein, vorbeikommen, vorbeifahren, vorbeibringen

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How many meanings does the German word 'vorbei' have?

vorbei has 2 distinct meanings: 1. over, 2. "pass by".

What is 'vorbei' related to?

The word 'vorbei' is related to bei and vor.

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The meaning(s) of “vorbei”
A fun look at the meaning of "vorbei" and an end has to do with visits.
Vocab: vorbei sein, vorbeikommen, vorbeifahren, vorbeibringen
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