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eher

adverb

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rather
preferably
instead
earlier
sooner
more likely
more like

Synonyms and Related Words for eher

liebervorzugsweisefrüherzeitigervielmehrvorher

Definition of "eher" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "eher" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.
#1

Drückt eine Präferenz, eine höhere Wahrscheinlichkeit, eine stärkere Neigung oder eine korrigierende Spezifizierung im Vergleich zu etwas anderem aus.

DE: “Ist das groß? Nein, eher klein.”

A1
EN: “Is that big? No, rather small.”

DE: “Er ist nicht unfreundlich, er ist eher schüchtern.”

A2
EN: “He isn't unfriendly, he's more shy.”

DE: “Ich würde das nicht als Fehler bezeichnen, sondern eher als eine verpasste Gelegenheit.”

B1
EN: “I wouldn't call that a mistake, but rather a missed opportunity.”
#2

Zu einem früheren Zeitpunkt; vor der erwarteten oder vereinbarten Zeit.

DE: “Kannst du bitte etwas eher kommen?”

A1
EN: “Can you please come a bit earlier?”

DE: “Wir sollten morgen eher aufstehen, wenn wir den ersten Zug erwischen wollen.”

A2
EN: “We should get up earlier tomorrow if we want to catch the first train.”

DE: “Je eher du mit der Arbeit beginnst, desto eher bist du fertig.”

B1
EN: “The sooner you start with the work, the sooner you'll be finished.”

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