Vorderhand Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorderhand" is mainly used as adverb meaning "for now", "for the time being" or "temporarily". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Vorderhand"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Vorderhand
  • Plural: die Vorderhände

Meanings of "Vorderhand" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Temporarily, for the present moment, without anticipated changes"

"Vorderhand", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir können vorderhand nichts ändern.For now, we can't change anything.
  2. Die Situation bleibt vorderhand unverändert.The situation remains unchanged for the time being.
  3. Vorderhand ist keine Entscheidung getroffen worden.No decision has been made for now.

2.) "The front part of the hand (archaic usage)"

"Vorderhand", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Vorderhand ist bei dieser Bewegung wichtig.The forehand is important for this movement.
  2. Er hat die Vorderhand verletzt.He injured his forehand.
  3. Die Vorderhand sollte entspannt sein.The forehand should be relaxed.
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