vorüber
over
Describes that something has passed in time, ended, or been completed.
EXAMPLE
Der Sturm ist endlich vorüber und die Sonne scheint wieder.
The storm is finally over, and the sun is shining again.
vorüber
over / past
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Meanings
vorüber
past
Describes a movement in which someone or something goes, drives, or flies past a place or person. It is often used as part of a separable verb, but can also stand alone.
EXAMPLE
Ich sah ihn am Fenster vorüber eilen.
I saw him hurry past the window.
Usage tips
As a separable prefix
'Vorüber' (over/past) is very often the prefix of separable verbs such as 'vorübergehen' (to pass by / to be over) or 'vorüberfahren' (to drive past). In main clauses, the prefix stands at the end of the sentence; in subordinate clauses and in the infinitive, it remains attached to the verb.
EXAMPLE
Ein Gewitter zieht gerade vorüber.
A thunderstorm is passing by right now.
Sentence structure with 'sein'
In the temporal meaning, 'vorüber' (over) is almost always used with the verb 'sein' (to be). The structure is: [something] ist / war vorüber ([something] is / was over).
EXAMPLE
Die schlimmste Zeit ist jetzt vorüber.
The worst time is now over.
Use with 'an'
In the spatial meaning, 'vorüber' (past) is often combined with the preposition 'an' + dative. This expresses which place or person someone goes or drives past.
EXAMPLE
Er ist an mir vorübergegangen, ohne mich zu grüßen.
He walked past me without greeting me.
Compare with
vorüber vs vorbei
over / past
Vorbei and vorüber can both express that a period of time, an event, or a state has ended. In standard German, vorbei is the neutral everyday choice. In this temporal use, vorüber often sounds more elevated and can place greater emphasis on the passage of time.
vorüber
Die schwere Zeit ist vorüber, schrieb Nina in ihrem Brief.
The difficult time has passed, Nina wrote in her letter.
vorbei
Die schwere Zeit ist vorbei, sagte Nina im Gespräch.
The difficult time is over, Nina said in conversation.
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