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

Infinitivevorschlagen
Present (ich)schlage vor
Present (du)schlägst vor
Present (er/sie/es)schlägt vor
Preterite (ich)schlug vor
Participle IIvorgeschlagen
Konjunktiv II (ich)schlüge vor
Imperative (singular)schlag vor
Imperative (plural)schlagt vor
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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