vorgehen
proceed · approach
Es bedeutet, wie man in einer bestimmten Situation handelt oder welche Schritte man unternimmt, um etwas zu erreichen.
The German word "vorgehen" is a verb that means "to proceed," "to act," or "to advance." It is composed of the prefix "vor" which means "in front" or "forward," and the verb "gehen" which means "to go." Together, "vorgehen" can imply taking action or advancing in a certain manner or sequence.
Similar words in German include "fortschreiten" (to progress), "voranschreiten" (to advance), and "handeln" (to act).
Differences:
- "Fortschreiten" emphasizes ongoing progress rather than a specific mode of action.
- "Voranschreiten" suggests moving forward, often implying a more continuous and deliberate progression.
- "Handeln" directly focuses on taking action or making decisions, without necessarily connoting any movement or direction associated with that action.
Thus, "vorgehen" specifically implies a procedural or methodical way of advancing or acting, while the others may highlight their respective nuances related to action or progress.
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Examples
Ich gehe systematisch beim Lösen von Problemen vor.verb
I proceed systematically when solving problems.
Wir gehen bei diesem Projekt systematisch vor.verb
We are proceeding systematically with this project.
Wie willst du in dieser schwierigen Lage vorgehen?verb
How do you want to proceed in this difficult situation?
Die Studenten gingen bei der Prüfung sehr sorgfältig vor, um Fehler zu vermeiden.verb
The students approached the exam very carefully in order to avoid mistakes.
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