Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Fabric hung over a window or opening to block views or light.
Natural examples
Morgens öffnet er die Vorhänge im Schlafzimmer.
In the morning, he opens the bedroom curtains.
Der dicke Vorhang hält das Straßenlicht fern.
The thick curtain blocks the streetlight.
Der Vorhang öffnete sich kurz vor Beginn des Stücks.
The curtain opened shortly before the play began.
Usage note
Vorhang is masculine; its plural is Vorhänge. One opens or closes a curtain; a stage curtain separates the stage from the hall.
Mini-lesson: Vorhang
Fabric hung over a window or opening to block views or light. Vorhang is masculine; its plural is Vorhänge. One opens or closes a curtain; a stage curtain separates the stage from the hall.
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