Meaning 1neutral; visual arts · 82%
The front area of an image or scene, nearest to the viewer.
Natural examples
Im Vordergrund des Fotos steht ein alter Brunnen.
An old fountain stands in the foreground of the photo.
Die roten Blumen setzen einen Akzent im Vordergrund.
The red flowers add an accent in the foreground.
Der Maler platzierte die Figur bewusst im Vordergrund.
The painter deliberately placed the figure in the foreground.
Usage note
Vordergrund is masculine. The phrase im Vordergrund means foreground; figuratively, something can be brought to the forefront.
Mini-lesson: Vordergrund
The front area of an image or scene, nearest to the viewer. Vordergrund is masculine. The phrase im Vordergrund means foreground; figuratively, something can be brought to the forefront.
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