voorstel /vˈɔːrstˌɛl/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "proposal".

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Source term
proposal
Translation
voorstel
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

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Dictionary form voorstel
Regular/likely plural voorstels
Diminutive voorsteltje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + voorstel
Examples
Dit is voorstel.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Het team diende afgelopen vrijdag een gedetailleerd voorstel in voor het nieuwe buurtpark.

English: The team submitted a detailed proposal for the new community park last Friday.

B2 · organizationalStructures

Haar voorstel om de werktijden te verkorten werd gisteren door het hogere management goedgekeurd.

English: Her proposal to reduce working hours was approved by senior management yesterday.

B2 · organizationalStructures

Hij wees het voorstel af omdat het budget gewoon veel te klein was.

English: He rejected the proposal because the budget was simply far too small.

B2 · organizationalStructures

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