Früher

earlier, former, used to

English translations

  1. 01

    formerly

  2. 02

    earlier

  3. 03

    in the past

Word details

German meaning
Vor einer bestimmten Zeit; in der Vergangenheit.
English meaning
earlier
Synonym
ehemalig, einst
German example
Früher war ich oft im Kino.
English example
I used to go to the cinema often.

Example sentences with “Früher”

  1. Früher habe ich viel Sport gemacht. (I used to do a lot of sports.)

Frequently asked questions

When to use 'früher' vs 'ehemalig'?

'Früher' is an adverb of time; 'ehemalig' is an adjective meaning 'former' (e.g., former teacher).