noun
right of way, priority (in traffic)
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Vorfahrt (die) is a feminine noun meaning right of way or traffic priority. Common plural Vorfahrten. Refers to legal precedence on the road (e.g., at intersections). Declension follows regular feminine patterns (die Vorfahrt, der Vorfahrt). Often appears on signs and in traffic rules; no irregular plural.
Examples
Der Autofahrer missachtete die Vorfahrt, sodass es fast zu einem Unfall kam, weil er das Schild nicht bemerkte.
The driver disregarded the right of way so that there was almost an accident because he did not notice the sign.
An dieser Kreuzung haben die Autos auf der Hauptstraße Vorfahrt.
At this intersection, cars on the main road have the right of way.
Bei dem Unfall war die Frage nach der Vorfahrt entscheidend.
In the accident, the question of who had the right of way was decisive.
Details
Mnemonics
imagine a yield sign and a car entering first — that car has 'Vorfahrt' (right of way)
think 'for-fart' -> 'for' meaning forward (mnemonic only: tie to forward priority)
die — imagine a female traffic officer waving cars through (female image = die)
Notes
Common traffic term seen on signs and in driving contexts. Feminine noun; often used uncountably but a plural exists (Vorfahrten).