die Voranfragen
Translation
preliminary inquiries, prior requests, advance queries
Examples
Es gab bereits viele Voranfragen für das Projekt.
There have already been many preliminary inquiries for the project.
Grammar Patterns
to make/receive ((preliminary inquiries)) We have received many preliminary inquiries.
Similar Words
erste Anfragen (first inquiries), Interessensbekundungen (expressions of interest)
Etymology
From 'Vor-' (preliminary) + 'Anfragen' (inquiries, plural of Anfrage). Literally 'before-inquiries'.
Memory Tips
An 'Anfrage' is an inquiry. A 'Voranfrage' is an inquiry you make 'before' (Vor-) the main process begins.