vorgelagert
Translation
offshore, upstream, preceding, located in front of
Examples
Die Insel liegt der Küste vorgelagert.
The island is located offshore from the coast.
Wir analysieren die vorgelagerten Prozesse.
We are analyzing the upstream processes.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.dat)) vorgelagert sein to be located in front of ((sth.)) The island is located offshore from the coast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preceding, upstream; Antonyms: downstream (nachgelagert)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (in front of) + 'gelagert' (stored, positioned), the past participle of 'lagern'. It means 'positioned in front of'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'vor' (before) and 'Lager' (camp/storage). Something is 'camped out in front' of something else, like an island in front of the coast.