Der Antrag
Example: Der Antrag für das Stipendium muss bis nächste Woche eingereicht werden.
Definition
"Der Antrag" is a formal written request or application, often submitted to an authority or institution, such as applying for a scholarship, permit, or official approval. It typically includes necessary information and justification for the requested action or benefit.
Etymology
The word "der Antrag" comes from the German verb 'antragen,' meaning to submit or propose. It combines 'an-' (meaning 'to' or 'towards') and 'tragen' (meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'). Did you know? The concept of "Antrag" historically involved 'carrying' a request forward to an authority.
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"Der Antrag" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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