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German Level 3 noun

Vorschlag

/ˈfoːɐ̯ʃlaːk/

Definition

Something you suggest for others to consider or do; a suggestion or proposal.

Example

Hast du einen Vorschlag für das Abendessen heute?

Show translation

Do you have a suggestion for dinner tonight?

Etymology

From *vor-* (before, forward) + *schlagen* (to strike, to propose). The metaphor of "striking forward" an idea mirrors English "to put forward a proposal."

Cultural note

Germans tend to value directness, and making a clear *Vorschlag* in meetings or group settings is seen as constructive rather than presumptuous. In formal or business contexts, *Vorschlag* is preferred over the more casual *Idee* (idea).

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