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“drive forward” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/foːɐ̯ˈanˌtʁaɪ̯bən/

Example

Wir treiben das Projekt voran.

We are driving the project forward.

Illustration for vorantreiben (drive forward)

How to say “drive forward” in German

“Drive forward” in German is vorantreiben.

A hand gives a project a firm push from behind, moving it onward and helping it gain momentum.

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

Example sentences with vorantreiben

Die NGO will eine internationale Kooperation vorantreiben.

The NGO wants to advance international cooperation.

Tips for using vorantreiben

  • As a separable verb, it appears as 'Wir treiben das Projekt voran' in a main clause but as 'voranzutreiben' in an infinitive.

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