English–German
“preface” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tʊŋ/
Example
Viele Bücher haben gute Einleitungen.
Many books have good prefaces.
How to say “preface” in German
“Preface” in German is Einleitung.
An opening guide that leads readers from the first page toward the text's main subject and organization.
Example sentences with Einleitung
Wir sprechen später über die Einleitung des Artikels.
We will talk about the preface of the article later.
Tips for using Einleitung
- In academic and nonfiction writing, eine Einleitung commonly introduces the topic and plan rather than serving as a personal greeting or dedication.
Other German words for “preface”
Ich lese gerade das Vorwort.
I'm reading the preface right now.