das Vorzeichen, –
sign · omen
Ein kleines Zeichen vor einer Zahl, das zeigt, ob sie größer oder kleiner als null ist.
The German word "Vorzeichen" is a noun that can have multiple meanings depending on the context. It can mean "sign", "omen", "indicator", or "precondition". It is derived from the prefix "Vor" which means "before" and the noun "das Zeichen" which means "sign" or "symbol". "Vorzeichen" can refer to a sign or symbol that predicts or foreshadows something, or it can refer to a prerequisite or requirement. Similar words in German include "Anzeichen" (indication), "Voraussetzung" (requirement), and "Bedingung" (condition).
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Examples
Das ist ein gutes Vorzeichen.noun
That is a good sign.
Dunkle Wolken sind oft ein Vorzeichen für einen Sturm.noun
Dark clouds are often an omen for a storm.
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