Vorbei
Example: Wir gehen morgen an der Schule vorbei.
Definition
"Vorbei" is a German preposition and adverb used to indicate passing by or past a location or object, as in the phrase 'Wir gehen morgen an der Schule vorbei,' meaning 'We will walk past the school tomorrow.' It expresses movement beyond a point without stopping.
Etymology
The German word "vorbei" combines 'vor,' meaning 'before' or 'in front of,' with 'bei,' meaning 'by' or 'near.' Together, "vorbei" literally means 'in front by' or 'past,' reflecting its use to describe passing by something. Did you know that this combination perfectly captures the sense of moving past a place or moment?
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"Vorbei" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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