eher

Meaning

1. rather, somewhat, quite
2. earlier, sooner
3. prefer to, rather, sooner (indicating a preference, often used sarcastically)
4. more likely, more possible, more like

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈeːəʁ/

Etymology

From Old High German ēr (“formerly, previously”). Cognate with Old English ǣr, English ere, Gothic 𐌰𐌹𐍂𐌹𐍃 (airis, “formerly”). From *airiz.

Sentences

Es läuft eher Gefahr , dabei Federn zu lassen !

In fact, it runs the risk of getting its feathers torn out!

Ich möchte Ihnen jedoch eine eher technische Frage stellen .

However, I would like to ask you a more technical question.

Dieser Kreis ist jetzt doch eher ein Osterei geworden .

This circle has now become more of an Easter egg.