Vorfeld

German

Etymology

vor- +‎ Feld.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Vorfeld n (strong, genitive Vorfeldes or Vorfelds, plural Vorfelder)

  1. run-up (period of time just before an important event)
    Antonym: Nachfeld
  2. apron (paved area of an airport)
  3. (grammar) prefield (the first field in the Feldermodell)

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