vorhin

Based on: hin, vor
Goethe B1 Adverb
1.

earlier (today)

Opposite: nachher
(ALWAYS relates to the time of speaking (now) and only refers to the same day. Sounds fairly "focused", so it's more a point in time than a range.)
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Examples
  • “Hast du was gegessen?”“Ja vorhin, aber ich habe trotzdem Hunger.”
  • “Have you eaten something?”“Yes earlier, I feel hungry though.”
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Time 4.2 – Words for the Past

We'll go over the most important German time adverbs that refer to the various points in the past. Also: what you think "früher" is and what it actually is :)

Vocab: gerade, vorhin, kürzlich, vor kurzem, früher,ebe

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The Meaning of “vorhin”

"vorhin" is a really common and useful time adverb that you can use to talk about your day. Today, we'll learn all about it.

Vocab: vorhin

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The Meaning of “vorher” (and “davor”)

"vorher" looks like the counterpart of "vorhin", but that's misleading. "vorher" actually is a synonym for "davor" and it's really really common in daily life.

Vocab: vorher, vorhin, davor

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johnathanflaker
johnathanflaker

how does hervor relate to vorher? is it opposite in its meaning?

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Emanuel
Reply to  johnathanflaker

“hervor” is about space, “vorher” is about time.

“hervor” is mostly used in the sense of coming out into exposure from somewhere.

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johnathanflaker
johnathanflaker
Reply to  Emanuel

out of the shower pwerhaps, thanks for your help

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Emanuel
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Emanuel
Reply to  johnathanflaker

Hmm, not really the best example, there’s not enough “inside” vs “outside, exposed”

Think of a fox coming out of a burrow.

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johnathanflaker
johnathanflaker
Reply to  Emanuel

super, thanks.

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

vorhin has 1 distinct meaning: 1. earlier (today).

What is 'vorhin' related to?

The word 'vorhin' is related to hin and vor.

Where can I learn more about 'vorhin'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'vorhin':

Time 4.2 – Words for the Past
We'll go over the most important German time adverbs that refer to the various points in the past. Also: what you think "früher" is and what it actually is :)
Vocab: gerade, vorhin, kürzlich, vor kurzem, früher,ebe
Read article

The Meaning of “vorhin”
"vorhin" is a really common and useful time adverb that you can use to talk about your day. Today, we'll learn all about it.
Vocab: vorhin
Read article

The Meaning of “vorher” (and “davor”)
"vorher" looks like the counterpart of "vorhin", but that's misleading. "vorher" actually is a synonym for "davor" and it's really really common in daily life.
Vocab: vorher, vorhin, davor
Read article