adverb
at the front, in front
A2
vorn means at the front or in front. A local adverb denoting forward position; it usually appears without a preposition and can be used predicatively (Er steht vorn) or adverbially (ganz vorn). Often interchangeable with "vorne"; neutral register and common in spoken and written German.
Examples
Der Koffer stand vorn im Abteil, weil der Reisende ihn dort abgestellt hatte.
The suitcase was at the front of the compartment because the traveler had put it there.
Setz dich vorn, dann siehst du besser.
Sit in the front so you can see better.
Er steht vorn an der Tafel.
He's standing at the front by the board.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture the front row of an audience: that's 'vorn'.
Think 'born' — imagine being born at the front of a line.
Notes
'vorn' and 'vorne' are close in meaning; 'vorn' is often used in fixed phrases.