Schritt vorwärts
Example: Jeder Schritt vorwärts bringt uns dem Ziel näher.
Definition
"Schritt vorwärts" is a German adverbial phrase meaning a forward step or progress toward a goal. It describes advancing physically or metaphorically, emphasizing movement or improvement in a positive direction, as in 'Every step forward brings us closer to the goal.'
Etymology
The phrase "Schritt vorwärts" combines the German noun "Schritt," meaning 'step,' with "vorwärts," meaning 'forward.' "Schritt" comes from Old High German 'scritt,' related to movement, while "vorwärts" is derived from 'vor,' meaning 'before' or 'in front,' and 'wärts,' indicating direction. Did you know? The phrase figuratively represents progress, much like taking steps physically forward.
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"Schritt vorwärts" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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