Voraus Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Voraus" is mainly used as adverb meaning "in advance", "beforehand" or "ahead of time". It is also used as preposition.

Essential properties of "voraus"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: dative
  • Functions: temporal

Meanings of "voraus" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "In advance, beforehand"

"Voraus", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Tickets voraus buchen.We must book the tickets in advance.
  2. Er plant immer alles voraus.He always plans everything beforehand.
  3. Bitte zahlen Sie die Rechnung voraus.Please pay the invoice upfront.

2.) "In front, ahead"

"Voraus", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hund lief voraus.The dog ran ahead.
  2. Sie ging voraus und zeigte uns den Weg.She went ahead and showed us the way.
  3. Die Kinder rannten voraus zum Spielplatz.The children ran ahead to the playground.
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