der Vorverkauf
Translation
advance sale, presale, advance booking
Examples
Der Vorverkauf für das Konzert beginnt morgen.
The presale for the concert starts tomorrow.
Karten sind im Vorverkauf günstiger.
Tickets are cheaper when bought in advance.
Grammar Patterns
to buy ((sth.)) in advance You can buy the tickets in advance.
the presale for ((sth.)) The presale for the festival has started.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Reservierung (reservation)
Etymology
From 'vor' (before) + 'Verkauf' (sale). It literally means 'before-sale'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as buying tickets 'before' (vor) the main 'sale' (Verkauf) begins.