VERB
vorschreiben/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/to prescribe; to stipulate; to require
vorschreiben is a German verb that means to prescribe, to stipulate, or to require. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schrieb vor" and the past participle is "vorgeschrieben".
Definitions
1.to make something obligatory or required by rules or law(regulation, requirement)
a.to prescribe officially or legally
Das Tragen eines Helms ist auf dieser Baustelle vorgeschrieben.—Wearing a helmet is mandatory on this construction site.
b.to formally set instructions or requirements
Die Prüfungsordnung schreibt das Ablegen einer mündlichen Prüfung vor.—The examination regulations require the taking of an oral exam.
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 require. 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.
