Der Vorschlag
Example: Der Vorschlag zur Verbesserung wurde im Meeting diskutiert.
Definition
"Der Vorschlag" is a noun in German that means a proposal or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion. It typically refers to an idea or plan presented to improve or change something, as in the example phrase: "Der Vorschlag zur Verbesserung wurde im Meeting diskutiert."
Etymology
The German word "der Vorschlag" originates from the verb "schlagen" meaning 'to strike' or 'to propose,' combined with the prefix "vor-" meaning 'before' or 'forward.' Thus, "Vorschlag" literally means 'a striking forward' or 'a proposal put forward.' Did you know that this word captures the action of putting an idea ahead for others to consider?
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"Der Vorschlag" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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