German Conversation · Level 62
74 words
German word
Vorlauf
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌlaʊ̯f/
Meaning
- masculine nounpreliminary round
Example
Er hat den Vorlauf gewonnen.
He won the preliminary round.
More examples
Er schaffte es nicht in den Vorlauf.
He didn't make it into the preliminary round.
Core concept
A process starts early and leaves an interval before the main event or final stage.
Common phrases
in den Vorlauf kommen
make it into the preliminary round
einen Vorlauf bestreiten
compete in a preliminary round
Similar words
Vorrunde: The first set of matches used to determine who reaches the main event.
Ausscheidung: A knockout contest that eliminates losers and reduces the field.
Qualifikation: A qualifying stage used to earn entry to the main event.
Vorauswahl: A preliminary screening process that selects candidates for the main event.
Definition in German
Vorlauf ist eine vorausgehende Auswahlrunde, in der Teilnehmende überprüft werden, bevor die endgültige Entscheidung fällt.
Word origin
The compound Vorlauf joins vor, 'before', and Lauf, a noun from laufen, so its meanings develop around an earlier run or course.
Usage tips
- In phrases such as mit Vorlauf, Vorlauf commonly means advance notice or lead time rather than a sports round.