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German
Etymology
From vor den Händen (literally “in front of the hands”). Compare English to hand, at hand, on hand.
Pronunciation
Adjective
vorhanden (strong nominative masculine singular vorhandener or vorhandner, not comparable)
- available, existing
Mit den vorhandenen Werkzeugen kommen wir nicht weit.- We won't get very far with the available tools.
Declension
Positive forms of vorhanden (uncomparable)
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