Ich schlage vor, dass wir ein Treffen planen, um diese Idee im Detail zu besprechen.
English: I propose that we plan a meeting to discuss this idea in detail.
vorschlagen /fˈoːɾʃlˌɑːɡən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "propose".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Kontrolle und Einfluss
- Source term
- propose
- Translation
- vorschlagen
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | vorschlagen |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + vorschlagen
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft vorschlagen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Kontrolle und Einfluss.
Example Sentences
Er schlug eine kreative Lösung für unser langjähriges Problem vor.
English: He proposed a creative solution to our long-standing problem.
Sie hat mehrere Verbesserungen für den täglichen Arbeitsablauf des Teams vorgeschlagen.
English: She has proposed several improvements to the team's daily workflow.
Der Bürgermeister schlug vor, einen neuen Park in der Nähe des Flusses zu bauen.
English: The mayor proposed building a new park near the river.
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