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vorbei

/foːɐ̯ˈbaɪ̯/· adverb

over, past; by

Der Sommer ist vorbei — and: Komm doch mal vorbei! (drop by sometime).

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vorbei
over, finished

Die Ferien sind leider vorbei.

Unfortunately the holidays are over.

Word family

vorbeivorbeikommento drop byvorbeigehento go pastvorbeifahrento drive past

Common combinations

  • vorbei seinto be over
  • an … vorbeipast …
  • Komm doch vorbei!Drop by!

Real examples

  • Die Prüfung ist endlich vorbei!The exam is finally over!
  • Wir gehen am Bahnhof vorbei.We're walking past the station.
  • Komm doch morgen mal vorbei!Why don't you drop by tomorrow!

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