English–German

“go on ahead” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/foˈʁaʊ̯sˌgeːən/

Example

Wir gingen zur Kirche voraus.

We went on ahead to the church.

Illustration for vorausgehen (go on ahead)

How to say “go on ahead” in German

“Go on ahead” in German is vorausgehen.

A leader reaches a place first while the rest of the group comes after, or stays ahead in progress.

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

Example sentences with vorausgehen

Lange Überlegungen gingen der Entscheidung voraus.

Long deliberations preceded the decision.

Tips for using vorausgehen

  • For being ahead of someone in ability or progress, German commonly uses "jemandem voraus sein" with the person in the dative case.

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