Vorschlag /fˈoːɾʃlˌɑːk/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "proposal".

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

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "der".

Dictionary form Vorschlag
Article der
Gender/article class masculine
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + der Vorschlag
Examples
Das ist der Vorschlag.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Das Team hat letzten Freitag einen detaillierten Vorschlag für den neuen Gemeindepark eingereicht.

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

B2 · organizationalStructures

Ihr Vorschlag, die Arbeitszeit zu verkürzen, wurde gestern von der Geschäftsleitung genehmigt.

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

B2 · organizationalStructures

Er lehnte den Vorschlag ab, weil das Budget einfach viel zu klein war.

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

B2 · organizationalStructures

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