German Conversation · Level 46
74 words
German word
vorwärts
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯vɛʁts/
Meaning
- adverbforward
Example
Wir gehen vorwärts.
We are moving forward.
More examples
Wir müssen das Projekt endlich vorwärts bringen.
We must finally move the project forward.
Core concept
A line of movement points ahead from its current position, and progress follows the same path toward completion.
Common phrases
ein Projekt vorwärts bringen
move a project forward
Schritte vorwärts machen
take steps forward
Similar words
voran: Making steady progress on a task, plan, or process.
weiter: Continuing farther in the same direction or activity.
nach vorne: Moving toward the front or a point ahead.
vorne: Located at the front of a place or area.
Definition in German
Sowohl räumliche Vorwärtsbewegung als auch metaphorischen Fortschritt bezeichnet.
Word origin
The adverb vorwärts was formed from vor and the directional suffix -wärts, which creates words for movement in a stated direction.
Usage tips
- Vorwärtskommen commonly means to make progress, so Wir kommen vorwärts can describe progress on a task rather than physical movement.