No. 4,005 in German
vorrunde
"Vorrunde" means "preliminary round" in English.
In a sentence
Die Vorrunde des Turniers beginnt morgen.
The preliminary round of the tournament begins tomorrow.
Here, 'Vorrunde' refers to the early stage of competition that precedes finals or subsequent rounds, commonly called preliminary or qualification round.
In der Vorrunde hat unsere Mannschaft ausgezeichnet gespielt.
In the preliminary round, our team played outstandingly.
The word 'Vorrunde' is used to denote a specific phase within a competition where teams or individuals compete to qualify for the next stages.
Die Ergebnisse der Vorrunde entscheiden über die Finalteilnahme.
The results of the preliminary round determine participation in the finals.
This usage of 'Vorrunde' highlights its role as a determining phase that influences further progression in a tournament or contest.
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