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vorverlegen — meaning in English

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English meaning

hasten verb To move or act quickly, or to make something happen sooner.
predate verb To give something an earlier date than the true one, or move it to an earlier time.

Senses

vorverlegen is used for these senses in English:

hasten (transitive) To cause some scheduled event to happen earlier.

predate — full definition

verb To give something an earlier date than the true one, or move it to an earlier time.
verb To have existed or happened earlier than something else.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

beeilen hasten eilen beschleunigen vorziehen vordatieren (vorzeitig, zu früh, vorher) auftreten