Noun
der Vorrang
Pronunciation: /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʁaŋ/
precedence
C1
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plural Vorränge
Meanings
Noun
- precedence
- priority
- right of way, priority
- preference
Example sentence
Sie haben Vorrang.
You've got right of way.
Word forms
singular
der Vorrang
plural
die Vorränge
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Vorrang
Accusativeden Vorrang
Dativedem Vorrang
Genitivedes Vorrangs
Plural
Nominativedie Vorränge
Accusativedie Vorränge
Dativeden Vorrängen
Genitiveder Vorränge
Usage
- Vorrang vor etwas haben — Take precedence over something; vor takes the dative.
- Vorrang / Vorfahrt — Vorfahrt specifically concerns priority in road traffic.
Bei der Planung hat die Sicherheit Vorrang vor dem Zeitplan.
Safety takes precedence over the timetable in the planning.