die Vorbefragung
Translation
preliminary survey, preliminary questioning, pre-interview
Examples
Die Studie begann mit einer Vorbefragung der Teilnehmer.
The study began with a preliminary survey of the participants.
Grammar Patterns
to conduct a preliminary survey eine Vorbefragung durchführen We are conducting a preliminary survey.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Vorgespräch (preliminary talk), die Erstbefragung (initial survey)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (pre-, before) + 'Befragung' (questioning, survey). Literally 'before-questioning'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Befragung' (survey) that happens 'vor-' (before) the main event.