preface

alkusanat, johdanto

aloittaa The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.

The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field.

This superficial tale / Is but a preface of her worthy praise.

Heaven's high behest no preface needs.

And now, without any further preface, we proceed to our next chapter.

Let me preface this by saying that I dont know him that well.''

to preface a book