Vorne

Vorne is a German word with several closely related uses. It functions primarily as an adverb meaning “in front” or “to the front,” indicating a position ahead of something else. It is commonly used with verbs of position or movement, for example: Der Wagen steht vorne. Wir gehen nach vorne. In phrases describing parts of a space, it appears together with a noun, such as vorne am Eingang or vorne rechts.

As an adjective, the related form vordere (with its declined forms vorderer, vordere, vorderes) describes the front part of something, as in die vordere Reihe (the front row) or der vordere Sitzplatz (the front seat). The opposite term is hinten, meaning “behind.” The distinction between adverbial vorne and the adjectival forms is a standard feature of German grammar and usage.

Etymology and related forms: The adverb vorne derives from the German preposition vor, meaning “before” or “in front,” and has developed into a standalone spatial term in standard German. It is related to the simple adjective stem vorn and to the prefix vor- that appears in many compound words. Dialectal variants such as vorn are common in colloquial speech.

Usage notes: Vorne is used to describe position within a reference frame—people, objects, spaces, or standings in a competition. It contrasts with hinten (“behind” or “in the rear”) and is common in everyday speech, signage, transportation, and sports reporting. In many contexts, it remains neutral and unambiguous, suitable for descriptive and directional language.