Example: Er hat in der Diskussion eine provokante These in den Raum gestellt.
Definition
"Etwas in den Raum stellen" means to introduce a topic, idea, or suggestion into a discussion or situation for consideration or debate, often without fully elaborating on it. For example, presenting a provocative thesis during a discussion is to "etwas in den Raum stellen."
Translations
put forward
plantear
iets opwerpen
plantejar
avancer une idée
Etymology
The phrase "etwas in den Raum stellen" literally translates to 'to place something into the room,' implying putting an idea out there for others to see and react to. It originates from German, where 'Raum' means 'space' or 'room,' metaphorically representing the public or conversational space.
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put forward