German Conversation · Level 88
58 words
German word
vorhin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯hɪn/
Meaning
- adverba little while ago
Example
Ich habe vorhin mit ihm gesprochen.
I spoke with him a little while ago.
More examples
Wie vorhin erwähnt, müssen wir den Termin verschieben.
As mentioned a little while ago, we have to reschedule the appointment.
Core concept
A point on the timeline just behind the present moment.
Common phrases
wie vorhin erwähnt
as mentioned a little while ago
vorhin angerufen
called a little while ago
vorhin gesagt
said a little while ago
Similar words
gerade: Refers to something happening just now or only moments before.
eben: Refers to something that happened only moments ago or very recently.
soeben: A fairly formal reference to an event from moments ago.
kürzlich: Refers to an event from the recent past.
Definition in German
Kurz vor dem gegenwärtigen Zeitpunkt geschehen.
Word origin
German vorhin is an old compound of vor ('before') and hin, with the directional element used in a temporal sense.
Usage tips
- Vorhin usually refers to a recent past time, while früher can refer to a much more distant period.