Vorfeld/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfɛlt/forefield; apron (airport); sentence-initial position (linguistics)
Vorfeld is a German noun that means forefield, apron (airport), or sentence-initial position (linguistics). It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfɛlt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Vorfelder".
Definitions
1.open area in front of a building, installation, or structure(general)
a.forefield, front open space (often military or industrial)
Das Vorfeld des Gebäudes wurde für die Besucher hergerichtet.—The forefield of the building was prepared for visitors.
2.apron, tarmac area at an airport(aviation)
a.parking and maneuvering area for aircraft
Die Flugzeuge stehen auf dem Vorfeld und werden betankt.—The aircraft are on the apron and are being refueled.
3.sentence-initial position before the verb in a main clause(linguistics)
a.part of the clause before the finite verb
Im Deutschen steht oft das Subjekt im Vorfeld.—In German, the subject often stands in the initial position (Vorfeld).
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Vorfeld | die Vorfelder |
| Genitive | des Vorfelds | der Vorfelder |
| Dative | dem Vorfeld | den Vorfeldern |
| Accusative | das Vorfeld | die Vorfelder |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorfeld" mean in English?
- "Vorfeld" means forefield, apron (airport), or sentence-initial position (linguistics). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorfeld"?
- "Vorfeld" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfɛlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorfeld" der, die, or das?
- "Vorfeld" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Vorfeld"?
- The plural of "Vorfeld" is "Vorfelder".
- What part of speech is "Vorfeld"?
- "Vorfeld" is a noun in German.
