English–German
“coming to light” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃaɪ̯n/
Example
Seine Fehler kamen nach und nach zum Vorschein.
His mistakes gradually came to light.
How to say “coming to light” in German
“Coming to light” in German is Vorschein.
A previously unseen detail emerges into the open where it can be noticed and examined.
Example sentences with Vorschein
Die Untersuchung brachte neue Details zum Vorschein.
The investigation brought new details to light.
Tips for using Vorschein
- Vorschein has a relatively formal tone; everyday German often uses auftauchen for objects or ans Licht kommen for facts.