Vorbei Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorbei" is used as adverb with the meaning of "over", "past" or "finished".

Essential properties of "vorbei"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Indicates something has passed or ended"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Zeit ist vorbei.The time is over.
  2. Der Sturm ist vorbei.The storm is over.
  3. Die Prüfung ist endlich vorbei.The exam is finally over.

2.) "Passing by without stopping"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ging schnell an mir vorbei.He quickly walked past me.
  2. Der Bus fuhr an der Haltestelle vorbei.The bus drove past the bus stop.
  3. Sie lief vorbei, ohne mich zu bemerken.She walked past without noticing me.

3.) "Missed target or opportunity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schuss ging vorbei.The shot went wide.
  2. Sie hat die Chance vorbeigehen lassen.She let the chance pass by.
  3. Der Ball flog knapp am Tor vorbei.The ball flew just past the goal.
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