NOUN

Vorgabe/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡaːbə/guideline; specification; requirement

Vorgabe is a German noun that means guideline, specification, or requirement. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡaːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Vorgaben".

Definitions

1.rule or instruction that specifies how something should be done(regulation; instruction)

a.guideline or direction given by an authority

Die Behörden haben strenge Vorgaben für den Bau erlassen.The authorities have issued strict guidelines for construction.

2.given requirement that must be fulfilled(requirement)

a.specification that must be met in a process

Wir müssen die technischen Vorgaben des Kunden einhalten.We must comply with the customer's technical requirements.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Vorgabedie Vorgaben
Genitiveder Vorgabeder Vorgaben
Dativeder Vorgabeden Vorgaben
Accusativedie Vorgabedie Vorgaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Vorgabe" mean in English?
"Vorgabe" means guideline, specification, or requirement. 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.

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