English–German

“expand into” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌdrɪŋən/

Example

Die Firma dringt jetzt in den asiatischen Markt vor.

The company is now expanding into the Asian market.

Illustration for vordringen (expand into)

How to say “expand into” in German

“Expand into” in German is vordringen.

A force pushes into unfamiliar territory and keeps moving forward until it gains ground there.

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

Example sentences with vordringen

Der Skandal dringt schnell in die Öffentlichkeit vor.

The scandal is quickly making its way into the public eye.

Tips for using vordringen

  • As a separable verb, vordringen places vor at the end of a main clause, as in 'Die Firma dringt in den Markt vor'.

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