vorbeischauen

1.

to drop by, to come by

(Colloquial term for short informal visits. Can be to friends but also works for a bar manager doing a surprise visit at night.)
Examples
  • Ich schaue heute Abend kurz bei dir vorbei.
  • I'll drop by your place for a bit this evening.

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

vorbeischauen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to drop by, to come by .

What is the past tense of 'vorbeischauen'?

hat vorbeigeschaut / schaute vorbei

What is 'vorbeischauen' related to?

The word 'vorbeischauen' is related to schauen and vorbei.

Where can I learn more about 'vorbeischauen'?

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