adjectiveadverb
frühzeitig
early
The German word "frühzeitig" is an adjective or adverb meaning "early" or "timely".
- It is made up of two parts:
- früh = "early"
- zeitig = related to "time" (from "Zeit" meaning "time")
Similar words:
- rechtzeitig (timely, on time)
- fristgerecht (within the deadline)
- pünktlich (punctual)
Difference:
- frühzeitig emphasizes happening early before an expected or scheduled time, often to prevent problems.
- rechtzeitig and pünktlich stress being on time, neither early nor late.
- fristgerecht is more formal, stressing adherence to deadlines.
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Examples
Er verlässt das Treffen frühzeitig.adverb
He leaves the meeting early.
Eine frühzeitige Anmeldung ist erforderlich.adjective
An early registration is required.
Eine frühzeitige Planung kann Stress vermeiden.adjective
Early planning can avoid stress.
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