früh

früher · am frühsten
Based on: *per
Goethe A2 Adjective #39 Adjective
1.

early

Opposite: spät
Examples
  • Ich bin heute früh aufgestanden.
  • I got up early today.

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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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How früh is früh actually?

Like if I said “Lassen wir uns morgen früh auf eine Kaffee treffen?” or if I was writting to the HAsverwaltung “Der Handwerker kann alles morgen früh bei mir machen” what sort of implied time range are we actually talking about ?

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

früh has 1 distinct meaning: 1. early.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'früh'?

comparative: früher / superlative: am frühsten

What is 'früh' related to?

The word 'früh' is related to *per.

Where can I learn more about 'früh'?

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

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