voraus
ahead
The German word 'voraus' is used to express that something is ahead or in front of something else. It can be used as an adverb, adjective, or preposition. For example, 'Er ist mir voraus' means 'He is ahead of me'. It can also be used in a more abstract sense, like 'Ich denke immer voraus' meaning 'I always think ahead'.
Example sentences using: voraus
Planen Sie voraus, bevor es zu spät ist.
Plan ahead before it's too late.
This sentence uses the word 'voraus' to convey the idea of planning or thinking about something before it actually happens. It is often used in the context of preparing for the future.
Gehe voraus und mach die Tür auf.
Go ahead and open the door.
In this case, 'voraus' is used to express permission or encourage someone to proceed with an action. It can be roughly translated to 'go ahead' in English.
Du musst zwei Schritte voraus denken.
You have to think two steps ahead.
This sentence uses 'voraus' in the context of planning or thinking ahead. It suggests that one must anticipate future events or consequences in order to be successful or prepared.