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German word
Vormarsch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌmaʁʃ/
Meaning
- masculine nounadvance
Example
Die Vormärsche der Truppen setzen den Gegner unter Druck.
The troops' advance is putting the enemy under pressure.
More examples
Der Vormarsch der Digitalisierung verändert viele Berufsbilder.
The advance of digitization is changing many occupational profiles.
Core concept
A growing presence pushes into a new area and keeps moving forward.
Common phrases
Vormarsch der Digitalisierung
advance of digitization
Vormarsch auf dem Markt
advance in the market
Similar words
Fortschritt: Improvement and forward movement in society, technology, or conditions.
Einmarsch: A military entry into a foreign country or area.
Vorstoß: A brief advance made to attack or test a position.
Expansion: The process of becoming larger in territory, influence, or scope.
Definition in German
Vormarsch bezeichnet einen geordneten Vorstoß oder Fortschritt einer Streitmacht, Branche oder Entwicklung in ein neues Gebiet.
Word origin
Vormarsch combines vor and Marsch; Marsch is the German noun for a march, so the compound denotes a march forward.
Usage tips
- The fixed phrase auf dem Vormarsch sein means 'to be advancing' and can describe a force, movement, product, or trend.
Other meanings
- expansionnoun
Opposites
- Rückzugretreatnoun
- Rückschrittsetbacknoun
Related words
- vormarschierenadvanceverb