English–German

“previously” in German

German

Alsozuvor

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁyːɐ/

Example

Ich habe früher in Berlin gewohnt.

I used to live in Berlin.

Illustration for früher (previously)

How to say “previously” in German

“Previously” in German is früher.

A faded stretch of a timeline lies behind today's point, covering an earlier period or former routine.

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

Example sentences with früher

Meine Großeltern erzählten oft von früher.

My grandparents often talked about the past.

Tips for using früher

  • Früher often refers to an earlier period or past habit, whereas vorher usually marks what happened before a specific event or time.

Other German words for “previously”

Ich habe ihn zuvor gesehen.

I saw him before.

“previously” in other languages