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Vorwort

preface

noun FOR-vort Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

foreword

Usage Note

Vorwort is the preface or foreword preceding a book's main text. It contrasts with the Nachwort at the end. The plural is Vorworte.

Examples

"Im Vorwort dankt der Autor seinen Helfern."

Natural Translation

In the preface the author thanks his helpers.

Literal Translation

In-the preface thanks the author his helpers.

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