German word

vordringen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌdrɪŋən/

Meaning

  • verbexpand into

Example

Die Firma dringt jetzt in den asiatischen Markt vor.

The company is now expanding into the Asian market.

Illustration for vordringen (expand into)

More examples

Der Skandal dringt schnell in die Öffentlichkeit vor.

The scandal is quickly making its way into the public eye.

Core concept

A force pushes into unfamiliar territory and keeps moving forward until it gains ground there.

Common phrases

  • vordringen in politische Entscheidungsprozesse

    advance into political decision-making processes

  • dringt in die Öffentlichkeit vor

    make its way into the public eye

  • vordringen in das Alltagsbewusstsein

    penetrate everyday consciousness

Similar words

eindringen: Enter a place or area without permission or by force.
vorstoßen: Push into difficult territory despite resistance.
vorrücken: Move forward by shifting to a more advanced position.
sich durchsetzen: Gain acceptance, spread, and become influential.

Definition in German

in ein neues Gebiet oder einen Markt eindringen und dort vorankommen

Word origin

Vordringen combines the separable prefix vor- ('forward') with the inherited Germanic verb dringen ('press or force one's way').

Usage tips

  • As a separable verb, vordringen places vor at the end of a main clause, as in 'Die Firma dringt in den Markt vor'.

Other meanings

  • advanceverb
  • penetrateverb

Opposites

  • sich zurückziehenwithdrawverb
  • stoppenstopverb

Related words

  • das Vordringenadvancenoun
  • vordringlichurgentadjective

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