früher

Meaning and Usage

"Früher" in German means "earlier" or "formerly." It is used to refer to a time in the past, indicating that something happened or was the case at that time.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "früher" is an adverb in German. It is formed from the root "früh" which means "early" and the suffix "-er" indicating comparison or earlier in this context.

Comparisons between German and English

"Früher" is similar to the English word "earlier" in meaning and usage.

Cultural Context

In a cultural context, "früher" might be used to talk about traditions or ways of life in the past, reflecting on how things used to be.

Example Sentences

• Früher habe ich jeden Tag im Park spazieren gegangen. (I used to go for a walk in the park every day.)
• Früher war alles anders. (Things were different in the past.)

Memory Tips

Associate "früher" with the English word "earlier" to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

• Vorher (beforehand)
• Damals (back then)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

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Conjugation (for verbs)

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