die Präambel
Translation
preamble, preface, introduction
Examples
Die Präambel des Grundgesetzes ist berühmt.
The preamble of the Basic Law is famous.
Jeder Vertrag beginnt mit einer Präambel.
Every contract begins with a preamble.
Grammar Patterns
((die Präambel)) + Genitive the preamble of... Die Präambel des Vertrages legt die Ziele fest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einleitung, Vorwort, Prolog
Etymology
From Latin 'praeambulare' (to walk before). 'Prä-' (pre-, before) + 'ambel' (from ambulare, to walk).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'pre-amble', the part that 'ambles' along before the main text.