German word

vorüber

Pronunciation

IPA/foːɐ̯ˈyːbɐ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveover

Example

Das Kapitel ist vorüber.

The chapter is over.

Illustration for vorüber (over)

More examples

Seine Schmerzen sind allmählich vorüber.

His pain is gradually subsiding.

Core concept

A finished stretch of time lies behind the present, like a road already crossed.

Common phrases

  • vorüber sein

    be over

Similar words

fertig: Completed work or preparation, with the next step ready.
beendet: An event or activity brought to an end.

Definition in German

Abgeschlossen; etwas ist vorbei oder nicht mehr aktuell.

Word origin

Vorüber comes from Middle High German vürüber, formed from vor 'before' and über 'over' for movement past or beyond.

Usage tips

  • Vorüber usually appears predicatively, as in 'Die Zeit ist vorüber'; the related adjective vorübergehend means temporary, not finished.

Other meanings

  • gone byadjective
  • pastadjective

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