German word

vorzeitig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌtsaɪ̯tɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveearly

Example

Seine vorzeitige Abreise überraschte alle.

His early departure surprised everyone.

Illustration for vorzeitig (early)

More examples

Eine vorzeitige Kündigung kann zu Vertragsstrafen führen.

An early termination can lead to contractual penalties.

Core concept

An event moves ahead of its planned date or stops before its planned endpoint.

Common phrases

  • vorzeitige Abreise

    early departure

  • vorzeitige Kündigung

    early termination

Similar words

früh: Occurring at an earlier time than usual or expected.
verfrüht: Arriving before the natural or anticipated time.

Definition in German

Vor dem vorgesehenen Zeitpunkt beginnen oder enden

Word origin

The adjective vorzeitig is formed from vor, meaning 'before', Zeit, meaning 'time', and the productive suffix -ig.

Usage tips

  • Vorzeitig is common with nouns such as Abreise, Kündigung, Ende, and Beendigung when something happens earlier than planned.

Other meanings

  • prematureadjective

Opposites

  • verspätetlateadjective

Related words

  • Vorzeitigkeitprematuritynoun

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