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An introductory text at the beginning of a book, usually written by the author or another person, that introduces the work, how it came about, or its topic.
Im Vorwort bedankt sich der Autor bei allen, die ihn bei der Recherche unterstützt haben.
In the foreword, the author thanks everyone who supported him with the research.
The word is built very logically: It consists of 'vor' (before) and 'Wort' (word). So it is literally the 'word that comes before the actual text'.
Ein gutes Vorwort macht neugierig auf das Buch.
A good foreword makes you curious about the book.
Common verbs in connection with 'Vorwort' (foreword) are 'ein Vorwort schreiben' (to write a foreword), 'ein Vorwort lesen' (to read a foreword), or 'etwas im Vorwort erwähnen' (to mention something in the foreword).
Der Autor hat ein sehr persönliches Vorwort geschrieben.
The author wrote a very personal foreword.
A 'Vorwort' (foreword) is specifically the introductory text of a book or a longer academic work. It is not the same as a general introduction or a short introductory explanation.
Oft erklärt das Vorwort, wie die Idee zum Buch entstanden ist.
The foreword often explains how the idea for the book came about.
introduction / implementation / insertion
'die Einführung' and 'das Vorwort' can both come at the beginning and prepare you for a topic. However, 'Einführung' generally means a first explanation or first introduction to a topic, for example in a course, lecture, or book. 'Vorwort' is more specific: it is a short text at the beginning of a book, often with personal comments about how the book came about or what its aim is. Learners may confuse the words because a foreword can also introduce something. When referring to a text at the beginning of a book, you say 'Vorwort'. When referring to learning the basics, 'Einführung' fits better.
Im Vorwort erklärt die Autorin, warum sie das Buch geschrieben hat.
In the foreword, the author explains why she wrote the book.
Vor dem Kurs gibt es eine kurze Einführung in das Thema.
Before the course, there is a short introduction to the topic.