How to Say ‘In advance’ in German
Im Voraus
im foh-rows
[im foh-rows]
💬 Usage Tip: [im Voraus] is a fixed phrase for [in advance]; German uses this where English often uses an -ly phrase like [beforehand]. You can reuse it in lines like [Danke im Voraus].
Phrase Breakdown
Im
[im]
In advance
Before something occurs; ahead of time.
Im Voraus zu zahlen kann Missverständnisse vermeiden.
Paying in advance can avoid misunderstandings.
Voraus
[foh-rows]
Advance
Before an event happens, especially with regard to payments.
Im Voraus buchen hilft oft, Geld zu sparen.
Booking in advance often helps save money.
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