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vorschlagen

suggest

Meaning of vorschlagen

Deutsch

eine Idee oder einen Plan nennen, damit andere darüber nachdenken

English

to mention an idea for consideration

suggest

Pronunciation

German
/ˈfoːɐ̯ʃlaːɡən/

vorschlagen with English translation

vorschlagen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich schlage eine Pause vor.

I suggest a break.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Er schlägt oft neue Ideen vor.

He often suggests new ideas.

vorschlagen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between vorschlagen, anregen, empfehlen, hinweisen, andeuten, nahelegen, unterbreiten, and ratsam

A
🇩🇪German
anregen

To encourage or stimulate an idea or action; closer to 'prompt' or 'spark' than a simple neutral suggestion.

A2often
empfehlen
🇩🇪German

To recommend something as good or useful; often a personal recommendation rather than a neutral suggestion.

A2very often
H
🇩🇪German
hinweisen

To point out or draw attention to something; more about informing than proposing an idea.

A2often
A
🇩🇪German
andeuten

To hint at something indirectly; less explicit and more subtle than a direct suggestion.

A2often
N
🇩🇪German
nahelegen

Very close to 'advise' or 'recommend'; it means to gently suggest something as the best option.

A2often

Advanced: broader words

U
🇩🇪German
unterbreiten

Formal and businesslike: to present an offer, plan, or proposal for consideration.

A2rare word
R
🇩🇪German
ratsam

Not a verb but an adjective: it means something is wise or advisable to do; related to advice, not to the act of suggesting itself.

A2often
H
🇩🇪German
Hinweis

A noun meaning a clue, hint, or indication; it is not the verb 'to suggest' itself.

A2very often
V
🇩🇪German
Vorschlag

A noun meaning a proposal or idea for discussion; very close in meaning, but not a verb.

A2very often

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Questions about this word

What does vorschlagen mean?

to mention an idea for consideration

How do you pronounce vorschlagen?

vorschlagen is pronounced [ˈfoːɐ̯ʃlaːɡən].

How is vorschlagen used in a sentence?

I suggest a break. Translation: Ich schlage eine Pause vor.

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