Meaning 1neutral · 89%
the dialling code used before a telephone number.
Natural examples
Die Vorwahl von Berlin ist 030.
Berlin's telephone area code is 030.
Vergiss beim Anrufen die Ländervorwahl nicht.
Don't forget the country code when you call.
Welche Vorwahl brauche ich für diese Nummer?
Which area code do I need for this number?
Usage note
In “die Vorwahl wählen”, Vorwahl expresses the dialling code used before a telephone number. Its German article is die.
Useful combinations
die Vorwahl wählen — common combination with the meaning “dialling code”die internationale Vorwahl — common combination with the meaning “dialling code”
Common mistake
der Vorwahl
die Vorwahl
Use “die” in place of “der”; this corrects the form or sentence pattern used with Vorwahl.
Mini-lesson: Vorwahl: the dialling code used before a telephone number
Notice the combination “die Vorwahl wählen”. In a sentence: “Berlin's telephone area code is 030.” The central meaning is the dialling code used before a telephone number.
Check your learning
Choose one answer.In the context “Die Vorwahl von Berlin ist 030.”, what does “Vorwahl” mean?