vorüber
over · pass
Etwas ist vorbei oder nicht mehr da. Es dauert nur kurz und endet dann.
Definition & meaning
The word vorüber is an adverb used to describe that something has ended, passed by, or is over. It carries two primary meanings:
- Finished or over: Used to indicate that a period of time, an event, or a situation has come to an end (e.g., "The storm is over").
- Passing by: Used to indicate movement past a certain point or person (e.g., "The car drove past").
Grammar & Word origin
vorüber is an adverb that is often used in combination with verbs, particularly in the form of separable verbs (e.g., vorübergehen ). It is composed of two parts:
- vor-: indicating a direction "before" or "past".
- über: meaning "over" or "across".
Together, the combination suggests a movement that goes "past" something or a state that has "passed by" in time.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- vorbei (the most common synonym, interchangeable in almost all contexts)
- beendet (specifically for the meaning of "finished")
- vorübergehend (related, meaning "temporary")
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Veranstaltung ist vorüber.adverb
The event is over.
Das Jahr geht langsam vorüber.adverb
The year slowly passes by.
Die Schwierigkeiten sind bald vorüber.adverb
The difficulties will be over soon.
Der Sommer ist vorüber.adverb
The summer is over.
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