NOUN
Vorgabe/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡaːbə/specification; guideline; target
Vorgabe is a German noun that means specification, guideline, or target. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡaːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Vorgaben".
Definitions
1.official specification or guideline to be followed(instruction, rule)
a.requirement or standard set by an authority
Die Firma arbeitet nach strengen Vorgaben für Qualität.—The company works according to strict guidelines for quality.
2.set value or target to be achieved(target, benchmark)
a.goal or benchmark, especially in finance, sports, or planning
Unsere Umsatzzahlen lagen über der Vorgabe.—Our sales figures exceeded the target.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Vorgabe | die Vorgaben |
| Genitive | der Vorgabe | der Vorgaben |
| Dative | der Vorgabe | den Vorgaben |
| Accusative | die Vorgabe | die Vorgaben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorgabe" mean in English?
- "Vorgabe" means specification, guideline, or target. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorgabe"?
- "Vorgabe" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡaːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorgabe" der, die, or das?
- "Vorgabe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Vorgabe"?
- The plural of "Vorgabe" is "Vorgaben".
- What part of speech is "Vorgabe"?
- "Vorgabe" is a noun in German.
