German

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Etymology

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vor- +‎ Abend

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌaːbənt/
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Noun

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Vorabend m (strong, genitive Vorabendes or Vorabends, plural Vorabende)

  1. the previous evening; the evening before something
  2. (Roman Catholicism) the evening before a Sunday or holiday where attending mass already serves to fulfil the attendance obligation
  3. (by extension) eve (the day before something)
    Synonym: Vortag

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