NOUN
Vorgänger/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡɛŋɐ/predecessor; forerunner
Vorgänger is a German noun that means predecessor or forerunner. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡɛŋɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vorgänger".
Definitions
1.person who previously had a position or function(position, succession)
a.the person who held the job or office before another
Mein Vorgänger in dieser Firma hat das Projekt gestartet.—My predecessor in this company started the project.
2.an earlier model or version(development, technology)
a.something that came before and was replaced or improved
Das neue Modell ist viel effizienter als sein Vorgänger.—The new model is much more efficient than its predecessor.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vorgänger | die Vorgänger |
| Genitive | des Vorgängers | der Vorgänger |
| Dative | dem Vorgänger | den Vorgängern |
| Accusative | den Vorgänger | die Vorgänger |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorgänger" mean in English?
- "Vorgänger" means predecessor or forerunner. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorgänger"?
- "Vorgänger" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡɛŋɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorgänger" der, die, or das?
- "Vorgänger" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vorgänger"?
- The plural of "Vorgänger" is "Vorgänger".
- What part of speech is "Vorgänger"?
- "Vorgänger" is a noun in German.
