NOUN
Vordergrund/ˈfɔʁdɐˌɡʁʊnt/foreground; front; prominent position
Vordergrund is a German noun that means foreground, front, or prominent position. It is pronounced /ˈfɔʁdɐˌɡʁʊnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vordergründe".
Definitions
1.the area or part of a scene that is nearest to the viewer or observer; foreground(visual arts, photography, film, geography)
a.the frontmost part of a picture, scene, or landscape
Im Vordergrund des Bildes sieht man eine Gruppe von Kindern.—In the foreground of the picture you can see a group of children.
2.prominent or important position in a situation, discussion, etc.(figurative)
a.the most prominent or important role
Bei dem Treffen stand der Umweltschutz im Vordergrund.—At the meeting, environmental protection was in the foreground.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vordergrund | die Vordergründe |
| Genitive | des Vordergrundes | der Vordergründe |
| Dative | dem Vordergrund | den Vordergründen |
| Accusative | den Vordergrund | die Vordergründe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vordergrund" mean in English?
- "Vordergrund" means foreground, front, or prominent position. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vordergrund"?
- "Vordergrund" is pronounced /ˈfɔʁdɐˌɡʁʊnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vordergrund" der, die, or das?
- "Vordergrund" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vordergrund"?
- The plural of "Vordergrund" is "Vordergründe".
- What part of speech is "Vordergrund"?
- "Vordergrund" is a noun in German.
