verb
hervortreten
step forward · stand out
The German word "hervortreten" is a verb composed of the words:
- hervor – meaning "forth" or "out"
- treten – meaning "to step" or "to walk"
Meaning:
"Hervortreten" means "to step forward," "to emerge," or "to come forward." It can be used literally (physically stepping forward) or figuratively (someone or something becoming noticeable or prominent).
Similar words:
- auftreten (to appear, to perform, to step up)
- erscheinen (to appear)
- herauskommen (to come out)
Difference:
- "Hervortreten" emphasizes a forward movement out of a larger space or group, often implying assertiveness or becoming prominent.
- "Auftreten" is broader and can mean simply to appear or act.
- "Erscheinnen" generally refers to appearing, often suddenly or visually.
- "Herauskommen" focuses more on "coming out" or emergence without the stepping implication.
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Examples
Er tritt entschlossen hervor.verb
He steps forward decisively.
Das Muster tritt im Licht klarer hervor.verb
The pattern stands out more clearly in the light.
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