der Vorgang
Translation
process, procedure, event, occurrence
Examples
Der chemische Vorgang ist komplex.
The chemical process is complex.
Bitte beschreiben Sie den Vorgang genau.
Please describe the procedure precisely.
Das war ein seltsamer Vorgang.
That was a strange occurrence.
Grammar Patterns
a process/occurrence: ein Vorgang. That was a strange Vorgang.
Similar Words
Prozess (process), Ablauf (sequence), Verfahren (procedure), Ereignis (event)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (forward) and 'Gang' (going, walk). It literally means 'a going forward'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'forward-going' sequence of steps or events, which defines a process or procedure.