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How to Say ‘And before you ask’ in German

Und bevor du fragst

oont beh-FOR doo FRAHGST

[oont beh-FOR doo FRAHGST]

Phrase Breakdown

Und bevor

oont beh-FOR

and before

'Bevor' is a conjunction that sends the verb to the end. Stress the second syllable: be-VOR.

Example

Und bevor ich gehe, sag ich tschüss.

And before I leave, I'll say bye.

Words in this phrase

Und

[oont]

and

A conjunction used to connect sentences or elements in a sentence.

Example

Und ich freue mich.

And I am happy.

bevor

[beh-FOR]

before

Conjunction: earlier than an action happens.

Example

Ruf mich an, bevor du kommst.

Call me before you come.

du fragst

doo FRAHGST

you ask

'Fragst' is the du-form of 'fragen'. Pronounce the 'gst' ending clearly.

Example

Wenn du fragst, helfe ich dir.

If you ask, I'll help you.

Words in this phrase

[doo]

you (singular/informal)

Used when speaking to one person informally.

Example

Wie fühlst du dich heute Abend?

How do you feel this evening?

fragst

[FRAHGST]

(you) ask

Informal 'you' form of 'fragen', to ask.

Example

Was fragst du mich?

What are you asking me?

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