意思
From the very beginning; from the start.
文化背景
In German business, stating something 'von vornherein' is a sign of professional competence. It shows you have done your homework. Academics use this to define the scope of their research. It prevents misunderstandings about what the study covers. Legal documents use this to establish conditions that were set before a contract was signed. Friends use it to clear up misunderstandings about past events.
Context is key
Always check if you are talking about time or space. If it's space, don't use this phrase.
Don't add 'an'
Learners often say 'von vornherein an'. This is incorrect. Just stop at 'vornherein'.
意思
From the very beginning; from the start.
Context is key
Always check if you are talking about time or space. If it's space, don't use this phrase.
Don't add 'an'
Learners often say 'von vornherein an'. This is incorrect. Just stop at 'vornherein'.
Professional usage
Use this in meetings to sound more analytical and prepared.
German directness
This phrase is a great tool for the German cultural preference for directness.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Das war __________ klar.
The full phrase is 'von vornherein'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
The first sentence uses it for physical movement, which is incorrect.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Von vornherein
It means from the very beginning.
Complete the dialogue.
A: War das Projekt erfolgreich? B: Nein, es war __________ zum Scheitern verurteilt.
It emphasizes that the failure was inevitable from the start.
🎉 得分： /4
练习题库
4 练习Das war __________ klar.
The full phrase is 'von vornherein'.
Choose the best sentence.
The first sentence uses it for physical movement, which is incorrect.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
It means from the very beginning.
A: War das Projekt erfolgreich? B: Nein, es war __________ zum Scheitern verurteilt.
It emphasizes that the failure was inevitable from the start.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
12 个问题Yes, it is more formal than 'von Anfang an'.
No, it is only for abstract/logical contexts.
Yes, it is very common in professional and analytical speech.
They confuse it with 'von Anfang an'. It is a common mistake.
No, it is an adverbial expression.
Yes, but it might sound a bit serious.
'Von Anfang an' is the most common synonym.
Yes, it is very common in legal and formal contracts.
Focus on the 'vorn' and 'rein' stress.
No, the grammar is simple, but the usage context is specific.
Yes, 'Ich wusste von vornherein' is a perfect collocation.
Yes, it is standard High German.
相关表达
von Anfang an
synonymfrom the beginning
grundsätzlich
similarfundamentally
ab initio
specialized formfrom the beginning
von vorn
builds onfrom the front
