English–German

“advance” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtoːs/

Example

Sein Vorstoß überraschte alle.

His advance surprised everyone.

Illustration for Vorstoß (advance)

How to say “advance” in German

“Advance” in German is Vorstoß.

A force or idea pushes beyond a current boundary into unfamiliar ground.

Full entry for Vorstoß: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Vorstoß

Die Regierung kündigte einen Vorstoß zur Reform an.

The government announced an advance toward reform.

Tips for using Vorstoß

  • Vorstoß is masculine, with the plural Vorstöße, and usually names a specific push or initiative rather than gradual Fortschritt.

Other German words for “advance”

Der Einmarsch der Truppen begann am Morgen.

The troops' advance began in the morning.

Die Vormärsche der Truppen setzen den Gegner unter Druck.

The troops' advance is putting the enemy under pressure.

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