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preliminary in German

preliminary in German is vorläufig, vorbereitend — preliminary means coming before the main event or process; introductory.

preliminary in German

vorläufig
adj
In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
vorbereitend
adj
In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

What does "preliminary" mean?

  1. adjective Coming before the main event or process; introductory.
    "A preliminary investigation found no evidence of fraud."
  2. noun An early round or event that leads into the main one, especially in sport.
    "The boxer won all his preliminaries before facing the champion."

preliminary in a sentence

  • A preliminary investigation found no evidence of fraud.
  • They held preliminary talks before the full negotiations began.
  • The boxer won all his preliminaries before facing the champion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "preliminary" in German?

"preliminary" in German is vorläufig, vorbereitend. preliminary means: Coming before the main event or process; introductory.

How do you use "preliminary" in a sentence?

Example: "A preliminary investigation found no evidence of fraud." In German, "preliminary" is vorläufig, vorbereitend.

Are there other ways to say "preliminary" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "preliminary": vorläufig, vorbereitend.

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