VERB
vorlegen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌleːɡn̩/to present; to submit; to produce
vorlegen is a German verb that means to present, to submit, or to produce. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte vor" and the past participle is "vorgelegt".
Definitions
1.to present or submit (sth. for inspection or official consideration)(formal submission, documents)
a.to hand in documents for review or approval
Bitte legen Sie Ihren Ausweis vor.—Please present your ID.
b.to submit a report or written work to an authority
Der Schüler muss morgen das Referat vorlegen.—The student must submit the report tomorrow.
2.to show or produce something as evidence or proof(produce for demonstration)
a.to provide proof if asked for
Er konnte keine Quittung vorlegen.—He could not produce a receipt.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorlegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lege vor |
| Present (du) | legst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | legt vor |
| Preterite (ich) | legte vor |
| Participle II | vorgelegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | legte vor |
| Imperative (singular) | leg vor |
| Imperative (plural) | legt vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorlegen" mean in English?
- "vorlegen" means to present, to submit, or to produce. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorlegen"?
- "vorlegen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorlegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorlegen" is "vorgelegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorlegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorlegen" becomes "legte vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorlegen"?
- "vorlegen" is a verb in German.
