English–German
“day before” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯taːk/
Example
Ich habe ihn am Vortag gesehen.
I saw him the day before.
How to say “day before” in German
“Day before” in German is Vortag.
The final calendar day leading into a specified event, such as a trip or meeting.
Example sentences with Vortag
Die Bestätigung kam am Vortag an.
The confirmation arrived the day before.
Tips for using Vortag
- Vortag depends on a stated or understood event, so it differs from gestern, which is defined by the time of speaking.