VERB
vorschlagen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃlaːɡn̩/to suggest; to propose; to recommend
vorschlagen is a German verb that means to suggest, to propose, or to recommend. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃlaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schlug vor" and the past participle is "vorgeschlagen".
Definitions
1.to put forward an idea or plan for consideration; to suggest(giving advice or ideas)
a.to present an idea for discussion or approval
Ich möchte vorschlagen, dass wir eine Pause machen.—I would like to suggest that we take a break.
2.to recommend someone or something for a task or position(naming or recommending people/things)
a.to propose someone for a role or prize
Er wurde als Vorsitzender vorgeschlagen.—He was proposed as chairman.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorschlagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schlage vor |
| Present (du) | schlägst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schlägt vor |
| Preterite (ich) | schlug vor |
| Participle II | vorgeschlagen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schlüge vor |
| Imperative (singular) | schlag vor |
| Imperative (plural) | schlagt vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorschlagen" mean in English?
- "vorschlagen" means to suggest, to propose, or to recommend. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorschlagen"?
- "vorschlagen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃlaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorschlagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorschlagen" is "vorgeschlagen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorschlagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorschlagen" becomes "schlug vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorschlagen"?
- "vorschlagen" is a verb in German.
