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The front, usually more important or representative side of an object, building, or sheet of paper.
Auf der Vorderseite der Postkarte ist ein Bild vom Eiffelturm.
On the front side of the postcard there is a picture of the Eiffel Tower.
The word has a simple structure and is made up of 'vorder-' (a form of 'vorn', meaning front) and 'Seite' (side). So it literally means 'die vordere Seite' (the front side).
Die Vorderseite des Hauses braucht einen neuen Anstrich.
The front side of the house needs a new coat of paint.
To indicate a position on the front side, you almost always use the preposition 'auf' with the dative: 'auf der Vorderseite' (on the front side).
Bitte schreiben Sie Ihren Namen auf die Vorderseite des Formulars.
Please write your name on the front side of the form.
'Vorderseite' (front side) is used for many objects that have a clear front and back. Common examples are the front side of a building, a sheet of paper, a coin, or a medal.
Die Vorderseite der Münze zeigt das Porträt des Königs.
The front side of the coin shows the king's portrait.
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'der Rücken' and 'die Vorderseite' can both refer to sides of an object. On a book, chair, or cupboard, 'der Rücken' is the back side. 'die Vorderseite' is the side that faces forward and is often seen first. So the contrast is simple: the back is 'der Rücken', the front is 'die Vorderseite'.
Auf der Vorderseite der Karte ist ein altes Schloss zu sehen.
An old castle can be seen on the front side of the card.
Auf dem Rücken des Buches steht der Name der Autorin.
The author's name is on the spine of the book.