How to say “before doing (something)” in Japanese: Dictionary Form verb + -MAE NI, Grammar 86

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In this video we'll learn how to build expressions that end in "-mae ni" (before something or in front of somewhere).

There are a couple of options:

1- Use the Dictionary Form of verbs and then add -MAE NI
2- Use a Noun (Space or Time) followed by NO(の) and then -MAE NI….
3- In front of (Space), Before(Time)
PERIOD of TIME+ MAE NI…….(Time Period)ago…
Does it look complicated? Worry not!
In this video, we'll practice all the variations with many examples.