der Vordergrund
Translation
foreground, forefront
Examples
Im Vordergrund des Bildes steht ein Baum.
In the foreground of the picture, there is a tree.
Diese Frage steht jetzt im Vordergrund.
This question is now in the forefront.
Grammar Patterns
im Vordergrund stehen/sein to be in the foreground, to be a priority This question is now in the foreground.
et4 in den Vordergrund stellen to bring sth. to the forefront He brought the issue to the forefront.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forefront, front; Antonym: Hintergrund (background)
Etymology
From 'vorder-' (fore, front) + 'Grund' (ground). It literally means 'front ground'.
Memory Tips
Think of a photograph. The 'Vordergrund' is the part in the front, closest to the viewer.