This is the 638th most frequent Dutch word.
vroeger
"Vroeger" means "in the past" or "earlier."
Here, 'vroeger' indicates a habitual action that occurred in the past.
Vroeger speelde ik vaak buiten met mijn vrienden.
I used to play outside often with my friends.
In this sentence, 'vroeger' refers to something's past location or state.
De kast die vroeger in de woonkamer stond, is nu in de slaapkamer.
The closet that used to be in the living room is now in the bedroom.
'Vroeger' here means a general belief or knowledge in a bygone era.