Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bevor
conjunction
/bɪˈvɔːr/
Definition
A word used to denote an event that happens before another event.
Examples
- Bevor du gehst, müssen wir sprechen. (Before you go, we need to talk.)
- Ich wasche meine Hände, bevor ich esse. (I wash my hands before I eat.)
- Bevor die Sonne aufgeht, ist es noch dunkel. (It is still dark before the sun rises.)
Meaning
In context, ‘bevor’ is a conjunction used primarily in German, meaning ‘before’ in English. It indicates the time or order of actions.
Synonyms
- prior to
- beforehand
- ahead of
