eher
rather
The German word 'eher' is used in a similar way to the English word 'rather'. It is often used to express a preference or to make a comparison. For example, 'Ich trinke lieber Wasser als Bier' (I'd rather drink water than beer). It can also be used to express that something is more likely to happen, as in 'Es ist eher unwahrscheinlich, dass es regnet' (It's rather unlikely that it will rain).
Example sentences using: eher
Er kommt eher morgen.
He is coming rather tomorrow.
This phrase suggests that the speaker believes the person in question is more likely to arrive tomorrow than today or some other unspecified time.
Ich lese eher Bücher als Zeitschriften.
I read books rather than magazines.
This phrase indicates the speaker's preference for books over magazines. The word 'eher' here is used to express a comparison or choice between two options.
Das ist eher ungewöhnlich für ihn.
This is rather unusual for him.
In this context, 'eher' is used to express that something is out of character or not typical for an individual. The speaker is highlighting a deviation from the norm.