Translation of Czech word "dříve" to English
dříve
/ˈdriːvɛ/
How to use
Comparative adverb. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
earlier / before / previously
Example
Dříve jsem bydlel v Praze.
I used to live in Prague before.
Přišel dříve, než jsme čekali.
He arrived earlier than we expected.
Your personal vocabulary
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- o něco dříve— a bit earlier
- Přišel dříve, než jsme čekali.— He arrived earlier than we expected.
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Frequency rank: #182 in Czech
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Czech word "dříve" mean?▼
The Czech word "dříve" means "earlier / before / previously" in English.
How do you pronounce the Czech word "dříve"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dříve jsem bydlel v Praze." (which translates as "I used to live in Prague before.").
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