der Vortritt
Translation
priority, precedence, right of way
Examples
An dieser Kreuzung hat rechts Vortritt.
At this intersection, traffic from the right has priority.
Er ließ der älteren Dame den Vortritt.
He gave precedence to the elderly lady.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) den Vortritt lassen to give sb. precedence, to let sb. go first He let the lady go first.
Vortritt haben to have the right of way At this junction, cars from the right have the right of way.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Vorrang, die Priorität
Etymology
Composed of 'vor' (before, in front) and 'Tritt' (step). Literally means 'stepping before' someone else.
Memory Tips
Imagine a traffic situation where you must yield the 'right of way' (Vortritt) or letting someone 'step before' you (Vortritt) through a door.