This is the 984th most frequent Greek word.
προτού
"Προτού" means "before" in English.
In this sentence, 'προτού' introduces a temporal clause that refers to an action occurring prior to another. It sets the temporal sequence.
Προτού φύγεις, πάρε την ομπρέλα σου.
Before you leave, take your umbrella.
Here, 'προτού' is used to stress the importance of considering something thoroughly before committing to a decision. It's focusing on precedence in the order of actions.
Σκέψου καλά προτού αποφασίσεις.
Think carefully before you decide.
This sentence utilizes 'προτού' to indicate the timing of an event relative to another. It's emphasizing the timeline of the occurrence.