der Vorschein
Translation
appearance, emergence
Examples
Die Sonne kam zum Vorschein.
The sun came out.
Ein altes Buch kam unter dem Bett zum Vorschein.
An old book appeared from under the bed.
Grammar Patterns
zum Vorschein kommen (to come to light, to appear) The truth finally came to light.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erscheinung, Auftauchen; Antonyms: Verschwinden (disappearance)
Etymology
Composed of 'Vor-' (before, forward) and 'Schein' (shine, appearance). It literally means 'shining forth' or 'coming into view'.
Memory Tips
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'zum Vorschein kommen' (to come to light, to appear). Picture something 'coming forth to shine'.