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frühzeitig

early, in good time

adverb FRUEH-tsai-tikh Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

in advance

Usage Note

frühzeitig stresses acting before a deadline or expected point. Frühzeitig informieren = 'to inform in good time'. Common in advice-giving and planning contexts; distinct from früh (simply 'early in the morning').

Examples

"Man sollte sich frühzeitig um einen Termin kümmern."

Natural Translation

One should take care of an appointment in good time.

Literal Translation

One should early-on about an appointment take-care.

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