antaŭi

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Etymology

From antaŭ +‎ -i.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /anˈtawi/
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  • Rhymes: -awi

Verb

antaŭi (present antaŭas, past antaŭis, future antaŭos, conditional antaŭus, volitive antaŭu)

  1. (transitive, intransitive) to be in front (of); to be before, to precede, to lead
    Antonym: malantaŭi
    En Hungarujo la familia nomo antaŭas al la persona nomo.
    In Hungary the family name goes before the personal name.
    Tiun matenon antaŭis sendorma nokto.
    That morning was preceded by a sleepless night.

Usage notes

  • Note: The definition of this term does not imply motion. See also antaŭiri.

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