NOUN
Vorstoß/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtoːs/advance; foray; initiative
Vorstoß is a German noun that means advance, foray, or initiative. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtoːs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vorstöße".
Definitions
1.attack or advance carried out by military forces(military)
a.forward movement of troops into enemy territory
Der Vorstoß der Infanterie verlief schneller als erwartet.—The advance of the infantry proceeded faster than expected.
2.energetic attempt to achieve something; initiative(fig., general)
a.an attempt to make progress on a problem/issue
Sein Vorstoß zur Reform des Bildungssystems wurde viel diskutiert.—His initiative to reform the education system was widely discussed.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vorstoß | die Vorstöße |
| Genitive | des Vorstoßes | der Vorstöße |
| Dative | dem Vorstoß | den Vorstößen |
| Accusative | den Vorstoß | die Vorstöße |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorstoß" mean in English?
- "Vorstoß" means advance, foray, or initiative. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorstoß"?
- "Vorstoß" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtoːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorstoß" der, die, or das?
- "Vorstoß" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vorstoß"?
- The plural of "Vorstoß" is "Vorstöße".
- What part of speech is "Vorstoß"?
- "Vorstoß" is a noun in German.
