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vordrangen
advance
The German verb "vordringen" means "to advance", "to penetrate", or "to push forward".
- It is composed of "vor" (meaning "forward" or "ahead") and "dringen" (meaning "to press" or "to penetrate").
Similar words:
- vorrücken (to advance, especially troops)
- vorstoßen (to push forward, especially into new territory)
- vorangehen (to lead the way)
Difference:
- vordringen often implies forcefully pushing or entering into areas—that is, breaking through or penetrating deeper.
- vorrücken is more about moving forward in position or rank.
- vorstoßen is used for bold or exploratory advances, sometimes into unknown areas.
- vorangehen focuses more on leadership, going ahead of others rather than just moving forward.
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Examples
Während der Übung vordrangen die Teilnehmenden vorsichtig bis zum abgesperrten Bereich.verb
During the exercise the participants cautiously advanced up to the cordoned-off area.
Die Forscher drangen mutig in die unbekannte Höhle vor.other
The researchers advanced bravely into the unknown cave.
Wie weit drangen die Forscher in den Dschungel vor?other
How far did the explorers advance into the jungle?
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