Vorwegnehmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorwegnehmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "anticipate", "foresee" or "preempt".

Essential properties of "vorwegnehmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorwegnehmen
Simple past: nahm vorweg
Participle: vorweggenommen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Anticipate or foresee"

Definition: "To anticipate or foresee something before it happens."
Translation(s): anticipate, foresee, preempt
Synonym(s): voraussehen, vorhersehen
Antonym(s): überraschen
Related word(s): vorhersehen, voraussehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte die Überraschung nicht vorwegnehmen.He didn't want to anticipate the surprise.
Es ist wichtig, die Ergebnisse nicht zu vorwegnehmen.It is important not to anticipate the results.
Sie hat die Pointe des Witzes vorweggenommen.She anticipated the punchline of the joke.

2.) "Reveal information prematurely"

Definition: "To reveal information prematurely or ahead of time."
Translation(s): reveal prematurely, spoil, give away
Synonym(s): verraten, enthüllen
Antonym(s): verbergen, verschweigen
Related word(s): enthüllen, verraten

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte nicht die Details der Geschichte vorwegnehmen.Please do not reveal the details of the story prematurely.
Er hat das Ende des Films vorweggenommen.He spoiled the end of the movie.
Sie wollte die Neuigkeiten nicht vorwegnehmen.She didn't want to give away the news.

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