Vordermann

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From vorder (front) +‎ Mann (man; male human being).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ˈfɔʁdɐˌman]
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  • Hyphenation: Vor‧der‧mann

Noun[edit]

Vordermann m (strong, genitive Vordermannes or Vordermanns, plural Vordermänner or Vorderleute, feminine Vorderfrau)

  1. person in front of oneself (in a queue, row, group etc.)
    Coordinate terms: Hintermann, Nebenmann

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