zuvor

Based on: vor, zu
Adverb
1.

before

(It's an adverb, so it stands on its own and is NOT used in phrases like "before dinner". It's similar to "vorher", but it sounds more high register. In daily life, you don't hear it much, except in phrasings like "jemals zuvor" (ever before).)
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Examples
  • Ich hatte ihn zuvor noch nie lachen sehen.
  • I had never seen him laugh before.

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

zuvor has 1 distinct meaning: 1. before.

What is 'zuvor' related to?

The word 'zuvor' is related to vor and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zuvor'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.