German Conversation · Level 148
30 words
German word
Vorrunde
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʁʊndə/
Meaning
- feminine nounpreliminary round
Example
In der Vorrunde haben wir gut gespielt.
We played well in the preliminary round.
More examples
Viele Überraschungen gab es in der Vorrunde.
There were many surprises in the preliminary round.
Core concept
A tournament begins with a gatekeeping stage that narrows the field before the main rounds.
Common phrases
in der Vorrunde
in the preliminary round
für die Vorrunde qualifizieren
qualify for the preliminary round
aus der Vorrunde ausscheiden
be eliminated in the preliminary round
Similar words
Finale: The final match of a tournament, which decides the champion.
Halbfinale: A match that determines which team or player advances to the final.
Viertelfinale: A match between two of the top eight teams or players, with the winner reaching the semifinals.
Qualifikation: A competition to earn the right to enter a tournament or its main stage.
Definition in German
Die Vorrunde ist der Anfangsteil eines Turniers, in dem durch mehrere Spiele entschieden wird, welche Teilnehmer in die folgenden Runden kommen.
Word origin
The compound Vorrunde is formed from the prefix-like element vor and the noun Runde, so its parts describe a round that comes earlier.
Usage tips
- With a movement meaning, in die Vorrunde takes the accusative, while in der Vorrunde describes participation or events within that stage.