vorbei

B1

past, by

English meaning
past, by
Vocabulary package
Directions & Orientation

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vorbei in a sentence

Die Linie 8 fährt am Krankenhaus vorbei.

Line 8 passes by the hospital.

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Where vorbei comes from

Zusammensetzung aus der Präposition vor / Präfix vor- und der Präposition bei

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What does vorbei mean in English?

vorbei means "past, by". For example: "Die Linie 8 fährt am Krankenhaus vorbei." — "Line 8 passes by the hospital."

What level is vorbei in German?

vorbei is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the directions & orientation vocabulary.

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