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vorhin

/foːɐ̯ˈhɪn/· adverb

a moment ago, just now, earlier

Vorhin — a short time ago, earlier today: Vorhin hat Anna angerufen.

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vorhin
a little while ago

Vorhin war die Sonne noch da.

A little while ago the sun was still out.

Word family

vorhinvorbefore, agovorherbeforehinthere (towards)

Common combinations

  • gerade vorhinonly just now
  • wie vorhin gesagtas I said earlier
  • vorhin nochstill a moment ago

Real examples

  • Vorhin hat deine Mutter angerufen.Your mother called a little while ago.
  • Ich habe ihn vorhin im Supermarkt gesehen.I saw him in the supermarket earlier.
  • Wo ist das Buch? Es lag vorhin noch hier.Where's the book? It was lying here a moment ago.

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