VERB
vorschreiben/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/to prescribe; to stipulate; to dictate
vorschreiben is a German verb that means to prescribe, to stipulate, or to dictate. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schrieb vor" and the past participle is "vorgeschrieben".
Definitions
1.to set rules, requirements, or standards that others must follow(authority, regulation)
a.to prescribe (e.g. a law, regulation, or requirement)
Das Gesetz schreibt vor, dass alle Autos regelmäßig überprüft werden müssen.—The law stipulates that all cars must be inspected regularly.
b.to dictate how something must be done
Die Schule schreibt den Schülern vor, eine Uniform zu tragen.—The school requires the students to wear a uniform.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorschreiben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schreibe vor |
| Present (du) | schreibst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schreibt vor |
| Preterite (ich) | schrieb vor |
| Participle II | vorgeschrieben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schriebe vor |
| Imperative (singular) | schreib vor |
| Imperative (plural) | schreibt vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorschreiben" mean in English?
- "vorschreiben" means to prescribe, to stipulate, or to dictate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorschreiben"?
- "vorschreiben" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorschreiben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorschreiben" is "vorgeschrieben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorschreiben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorschreiben" becomes "schrieb vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorschreiben"?
- "vorschreiben" is a verb in German.
