im Vorfeld

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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 [with von (+ dative) ‘(to) something’]

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

Preposition

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im Vorfeld [with genitive]

  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.