preface

ˈprɛfəs
Translation Definition Conjugation
NEW

Translation of preface into German,

Noun

1.

book introduction

introductory section of a book or document
  • The preface of the novel explained the author's inspiration.Das Vorwort des Romans erklärte die Inspiration des Autors.
2.

religious prayer

TECH.
prayer before the Eucharistic Prayer in Mass
TECH.
Präfation f
  • The priest recited the preface before the Eucharist.Der Priester sprach das Präfation vor der Eucharistie.

Verb

tr.
1.

book introduction

add an opening note to a book or document
voranstellen ein Vorwort hinzufügen
  • The author prefaced the novel with a personal note.Der Autor versah den Roman mit einem persönlichen Vorwort.
2.

introduction statement

introduce or begin with a preliminary statement
  • She prefaced her speech by thanking the organizers..Sie leitete ihre Rede ein, indem sie den Organisatoren dankte
Add a suggestion |

Synonyms and analogies of preface in English

Examples of preface in a sentence

  • The preface provided context for the historical setting.
  • He listened intently to the preface during Mass.
  • The choir sang softly as the preface was spoken.
  • She prefaced her report with an apology.
  • He prefaced the document with a brief history.
  • He prefaced his remarks with a joke.

Translations of "preface" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasVorwortnn.

He gave a nod to his mentor by thanking her in the preface.

Er gab seiner Mentorin einen Wink, indem er ihr im Vorwort dankte.

dieVorredenf.

In concluding this preface, I cannot omit a personal remark.

Am Schlusse dieser Vorrede kann ich eine persönliche Bemerkung nicht unterdrücken.

dieEinleitungnf.

As every great story, ours begins with an exciting preface.

Wie jede tolle Geschichte beginnt auch unsere mit einer spannenden Einleitung.

dasGeleitwortnn.

A thoughtful preface can enhance understanding of the text that follows.

Ein durchdachtes Geleitwort kann das Verständnis des nachfolgenden Textes verbessern.

diePräfationnf.

The new versions include the revised translations of the preface dialogue, Sanctus, the consecration, memorial acclamations and concluding doxology.

Die neuen Versionen enthalten die überarbeiteten Übersetzungen beim Dialog der Präfation, beim Sanctus, bei der Wandlung, der Akklamation und der abschließenden Doxologie.

Verb
einleitenv.

He wanted to preface the discussion with a relevant quote to set the tone.

Er wollte die Diskussion mit einem passenden Zitat einleiten, um den Ton vorzugeben.

voranstellenv.

Dearest friends, I must preface this month's message with an explanation.

Liebe Freunde, ich muss dieser monatlichen Botschaft eine Erklärung voranstellen.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

preface: Examples and translations in context

Her preface provided insights into the historical background of the story.

Ihr Vorwort bot Einblicke in den historischen Hintergrund der Geschichte.

Her preface set the stage for an engaging and informative reading experience.

Ihr Vorwort bereitete den Boden für ein fesselndes und informatives Leseerlebnis.

He offered a brief preface before discussing the main themes of the story.

Er hielt ein kurzes Vorwort, bevor er die Hauptthemen der Geschichte besprach.

His novel reached more people thanks to a compelling preface that intrigued many.

Sein Roman erreichte mehr Menschen dank eines packenden Vorworts, das viele faszinierte.

Each edition had a new preface to address current perspectives on the topic.

Jede Ausgabe hatte ein neues Vorwort, um aktuelle Perspektiven zum Thema anzusprechen.

I always read the preface before starting a new book.

Ich lese immer das Vorwort, bevor ich ein neues Buch anfange.

Each edition of the novel features a new preface written by a different author.

Jede Ausgabe des Romans enthält ein neues Vorwort von einem anderen Autor.

A concise preface ensured that the reader understood the purpose of the text.

Ein prägnantes Vorwort stellte sicher, dass der Leser den Zweck des Textes verstand.

See also:

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “p”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "preface"?
  • Find accurate translations for "preface" in German

    Explore various translations of "preface" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "preface" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "preface" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "preface" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "preface" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "preface" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store