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preamble
A solemn introduction or foreword to an important official text, such as a constitution, treaty, or law. The preamble explains the intentions, principles, and goals of the document that follows.
In der Präambel des Grundgesetzes wird die Achtung der Menschenwürde als oberstes Prinzip genannt.
In the preamble to the Basic Law, respect for human dignity is named as the highest principle.
The prefix 'Prä-' comes from Latin and means 'before' or 'in advance'. A 'Präambel' (preamble) is therefore literally something that comes before the actual text or is placed before it.
Die Präambel erklärt die grundlegenden Werte des Vereins.
The preamble explains the association's fundamental values.
The word 'Präambel' (preamble) is used almost exclusively in legal or political contexts. You find it in relation to constitutions, international treaties, or important laws.
Jeder Jurastudent muss die Präambel der Verfassung kennen.
Every law student has to know the preamble to the constitution.
To specify which document the preamble belongs to, the genitive is usually used. So the structure is: 'die Präambel' (the preamble) + genitive of the document.
Die Präambel des Vertrags betont die friedliche Zusammenarbeit.
The preamble to the treaty emphasizes peaceful cooperation.
introduction / initiation
Einleitung and Präambel both open a text and can prepare readers for its content. However, a Präambel is a formal, often solemn statement of intentions, principles, and goals in an important official text. Einleitung is the right choice for an ordinary introduction; Präambel is used for this kind of official statement.
Die Präambel des Vertrags nennt die gemeinsamen Ziele und Grundsätze der Partner.
The preamble to the treaty states the partners’ shared goals and principles.
Die Einleitung des Berichts erklärt kurz das Thema und den Aufbau.
The introduction to the report briefly explains the topic and its structure.
