ADVERB

vorab/foːɐ̯ˈʔap/in advance; beforehand; first (of all)

vorab is a German adverb that means in advance, beforehand, or first (of all). It is pronounced /foːɐ̯ˈʔap/.

Definitions

1.before something else happens; in advance(temporal, organisation)

a.before an event or action, in advance

Bitte schicken Sie mir die Unterlagen vorab per E-Mail.—Please send me the documents in advance by email.

b.as a preliminary; first (of all)

Vorab möchte ich mich für Ihr Interesse bedanken.—First of all, I would like to thank you for your interest.

Frequently asked questions

What does "vorab" mean in English?
"vorab" means in advance, beforehand, or first (of all). It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "vorab"?
"vorab" is pronounced /foːɐ̯ˈʔap/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vorab"?
"vorab" is a adverb in German.

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