Dutch Word · Intermediate
voorloper
forerunner, precursor, someone or something that prefigures or is an antecedent of something or someone else
Pronunciation: /ˈvoːrˌloː.pər/
Meaning
forerunner, precursor, someone or something that prefigures or is an antecedent of something or someone else
Example
De uitvinding van de telegraaf was een belangrijke voorloper van moderne communicatiemiddelen.
The invention of the telegraph was an important forerunner of modern communication devices.
Practice tips
- Practice voorloper out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.