Word
Prije nego što isplovimo, provjerimo vremensku prognozu i morsku struju.
Meaning
Before we set sail, let us check the weather forecast and the sea current.
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Breakdown of Prije nego što isplovimo, provjerimo vremensku prognozu i morsku struju.
i
and
prije nego što
before
provjeravati
to check
vremenska prognoza
weather forecast
Questions & Answers about Prije nego što isplovimo, provjerimo vremensku prognozu i morsku struju.
What does prije nego što mean, and when do I use it instead of just prije?
Prije nego što means before when it introduces a whole clause with a verb:
- Prije nego što isplovimo = Before we set sail
Use plain prije when it is followed by a noun or noun phrase, not a full clause:
- prije puta = before the trip
- prije polaska = before departure
So the basic difference is:
- prije + noun
- prije nego (što) + verb clause
Can I say prije nego isplovimo without što?
Yes. Što is often optional here.
All of these are possible:
- prije nego što isplovimo
- prije nego isplovimo
The version with što is very common and sounds full/standard. Learners will hear both.
Why is it isplovimo if the action happens in the future?