German word

Vorschein

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃaɪ̯n/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncoming to light

Example

Seine Fehler kamen nach und nach zum Vorschein.

His mistakes gradually came to light.

Illustration for Vorschein (coming to light)

More examples

Die Untersuchung brachte neue Details zum Vorschein.

The investigation brought new details to light.

Core concept

A previously unseen detail emerges into the open where it can be noticed and examined.

Common phrases

  • etwas zum Vorschein bringen

    bring ___ to light

Similar words

Auftauchen: An unseen thing or topic becoming noticeable.
Bekanntwerden: The process of secret information becoming known to others.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet das Hervortreten von zuvor Verborgenen, besonders von Tatsachen oder Fehlern.

Word origin

German formed Vorschein by combining vor, 'forward' or 'in front', with Schein, 'appearance', creating a noun for visible emergence.

Usage tips

  • Vorschein has a relatively formal tone; everyday German often uses auftauchen for objects or ans Licht kommen for facts.

Other meanings

  • appearancenoun

Opposites

  • Verschwindendisappearancenoun

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