English–German

“little while ago” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯hɪn/

Example

Ich habe vorhin mit ihm gesprochen.

I spoke with him a little while ago.

Illustration for vorhin (little while ago)

How to say “little while ago” in German

“Little while ago” in German is vorhin.

A point on the timeline just behind the present moment.

Full entry for vorhin: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vorhin

Wie vorhin erwähnt, müssen wir den Termin verschieben.

As mentioned a little while ago, we have to reschedule the appointment.

Tips for using vorhin

  • Vorhin usually refers to a recent past time, while früher can refer to a much more distant period.

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