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“foreground” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔʁdɐˌgʁʊnt/

Example

In der Diskussion rückt das Thema in den Vordergrund.

In the discussion, the topic is coming to the fore.

Illustration for Vordergrund (foreground)

How to say “foreground” in German

“Foreground” in German is Vordergrund.

In a picture, the nearest visible area stands out before the background; in thought, the most prominent concern does the same.

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

Example sentences with Vordergrund

In der Fotografie steht der Vordergrund oft im Mittelpunkt.

In photography, the foreground is often the focus.

Tips for using Vordergrund

  • The phrase im Vordergrund stehen describes an existing state, whereas in den Vordergrund rücken describes something becoming prominent.

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