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vorrücken

to advance, to move forward

verb FOR-rue-ken Rare

Also means

to progress (along a route)

Usage Note

Vorrücken is a separable verb describing steady forward movement along a path or towards a goal — langsam vorrücken. It is used in hiking, military, and figurative contexts, implying deliberate progress against some resistance or distance.

Examples

"Die Wandergruppe rückte trotz des tiefen Schnees stetig vor."

Natural Translation

The hiking group advanced steadily despite the deep snow.

Literal Translation

The hiking-group advanced despite the deep snow steadily on.

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