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).