Der Antrag
Example: Ich habe den Antrag für den neuen Pass gestern eingereicht.
Definition
"Der Antrag" is a formal written or spoken request made to an authority or organization, often to initiate a process or obtain approval, such as submitting an application for a new passport or other official matters.
Etymology
The word "der Antrag" comes from the German verb 'tragen,' meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear.' It originally referred to something that is 'carried forward' or 'proposed.' Over time, it evolved to mean a formal proposal or request submitted for consideration.
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"Der Antrag" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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