Translation of Romanian word "înainte" to English
înainte
/ɨnajnˈte/
Meaning
PrepositionEarlier than (in time).
How to use
Adverb and preposition of time/space. When preceding nouns, it takes the genitive form 'înaintea' (înaintea mesei = before the meal).
🇬🇧 English
before
Example
Te sun înainte să mă culc.
I'll call you before I go to bed.
Ne întâlnim înainte să înceapă filmul.
I'll meet you before the movie starts.
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Common phrases
- înainte și înapoi— back and forth / forwards and backwards
- înainte de masă— before the meal
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What does the Romanian word "înainte" mean?▼
The Romanian word "înainte" means "before" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Te sun înainte să mă culc." (which translates as "I'll call you before I go to bed.").
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