der Vormarsch
Translation
advance, forward march, rise
Examples
Der Vormarsch der Truppen wurde gestoppt.
The advance of the troops was stopped.
Neue Technologien sind auf dem Vormarsch.
New technologies are on the rise.
Grammar Patterns
the advance of ((sth.gen)) the advance of sth. The advance of the army was swift.
to be on the advance/rise to be on the advance/rise New technologies are on the advance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: advance, progress; Antonyms: retreat (Rückzug)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (forward) + 'Marsch' (march). Literally a 'forward march'.
Memory Tips
Visualize an army marching forward ('vor-') to remember the meaning of advance.