Verb #1053 vorbei verb

vorbeigehen

ist vorbeigegangen · ging vorbei
Based on: gehen, vorbei
1.

to pass

(in the sense of temporary things passing. For "time" itself, "vergehen" is the more common word.)
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Examples
  • Ich wollte ihr gratulieren, aber sie ist einfach an mir vorbeigegangen.
  • I wanted to congratulate her, but she just walked by me.
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2.

to pass by, to go by

(in the sense of going to a place for a bit)
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  • Kommst du später bei mir vorbei?
  • Will you come by my place later?
3.

to miss

(in the sense of something not hitting a target. It's a bit slow, though, so NOT a good fit for actual projectiles)
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  • Deine Idee geht an dem Problem vorbei.
  • Your idea misses the problem.
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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 'vorbeigehen' have?

vorbeigehen has 3 distinct meanings: 1. to pass , 2. to pass by, to go by , 3. to miss .

What is the past tense of 'vorbeigehen'?

ist vorbeigegangen / ging vorbei

What is 'vorbeigehen' related to?

The word 'vorbeigehen' is related to gehen and vorbei.

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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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