وقبل

وقبل

The Arabic word "وقبل" means "and before."

Here 'وقبل' is used to describe an event that happened prior to another event (studying before the exam).

وقبل الامتحان، ذاكرت جيدًا.

Before the exam, I studied well.

In this example, 'وقبل' links two time-related scenarios within the narrative.

قابلته في المكتبة وقبل ذلك كنت أبحث عن كتاب.

I met him in the library, and before that, I was searching for a book.

Here 'وقبل' is used with the meaning of prioritization or considering something above other matters.

وقبل كل شيء، علينا التأكد من وجود التذاكر.

Above all, we must ensure the tickets are available.