This is the 12463rd most frequent German word.
vorwort
"Vorwort" is the German word for "preface" or "foreword."
Here, 'Vorwort' is used as a noun meaning 'preface', which is the introductory section of a book or document.
Das Vorwort des Buches bietet eine Einführung.
The preface of the book offers an introduction.
In this sentence, 'Vorwort' again denotes the preface, emphasizing its role as a section where authors often explain their intentions or inspiration.
Im Vorwort spricht der Autor von seiner Motivation.
In the preface, the author speaks about his motivation.
This usage of 'Vorwort' underlines its importance as a section that may contain crucial insights relevant to the understanding of the text.