die Vorwirkung
Translation
preliminary effect, antecedent effect, prior impact
Examples
Die Vorwirkungen der Krise waren schon spürbar.
The preliminary effects of the crisis were already noticeable.
Man muss die Vorwirkungen der Entscheidung analysieren.
One must analyze the prior impacts of the decision.
Grammar Patterns
((the Vorwirkung)) ((of sth.)) the preliminary effect of sth. The preliminary effects of the reform are positive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Voreffekt, Anzeichen (sign); Antonyms: Nachwirkung, Folge (consequence)
Etymology
From `vor-` (before, pre-) + `Wirkung` (effect, impact). Literally a 'before-effect' or 'pre-effect'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an effect (`Wirkung`) that happens *before* (`vor`) the main event, like a tremor before an earthquake.