German

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɪm ˈfoːr.fɛlt/, [-ˈfoːɐ̯-], [-ˈfɔɐ̯-], [-ˈfɔː-]
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Adverb

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im Vorfeld

  1. (formal) before, prior, in advance, in the run-up

Preposition

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im Vorfeld (+ genitive or von)

  1. (formal) before, prior to, leading up to
    Die örtlichen Behörden hatten im Vorfeld des Konzerts Sicherheitsbedenken geäußert.
    Local authorities had expressed security concerns prior to the concert.