German Word · Intermediate
vorgreifen
to reach forward
Pronunciation: [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡʁaɪ̯fn̩]
Meaning
to reach forward
Example
Ich habe damit weit vorgegriffen und, eigentlich gegen meinen Plan und Willen, im Grunde schon das Wesentliche über Haller gesagt,..
I have run ahead of myself and, against my plan wish, already have basically said everything essential about Haller,..
Practice tips
- Practice vorgreifen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.