NOUN
Vorsprung/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʊŋ/lead; advantage; projection
Vorsprung is a German noun that means lead, advantage, or projection. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vorsprünge".
Definitions
1.having an advantage or lead over others(competition)
a.the state of being ahead in a race or competition
Das Team hat einen deutlichen Vorsprung gegenüber der Konkurrenz.—The team has a clear lead over the competition.
2.part of something sticking out(architecture; geography)
a.a projection or protruding part of a surface
Der Balkon hat einen kleinen Vorsprung über dem Eingang.—The balcony has a small projection above the entrance.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vorsprung | die Vorsprünge |
| Genitive | des Vorsprungs | der Vorsprünge |
| Dative | dem Vorsprung | den Vorsprüngen |
| Accusative | den Vorsprung | die Vorsprünge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorsprung" mean in English?
- "Vorsprung" means lead, advantage, or projection. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorsprung"?
- "Vorsprung" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorsprung" der, die, or das?
- "Vorsprung" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vorsprung"?
- The plural of "Vorsprung" is "Vorsprünge".
- What part of speech is "Vorsprung"?
- "Vorsprung" is a noun in German.
