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
Composed of 'vorder-' (fore, front) and 'Grund' (ground). It literally translates to 'front ground'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a stage play. The 'Vordergrund' is the area at the very front of the stage.