Vorschlagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorschlagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "suggest", "propose" or "recommend".

Essential properties of "vorschlagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorschlagen
Simple past: schlug vor
Participle: vorgeschlagen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vorschlagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Propose, suggest, or recommend"

Definition: "To propose or suggest an idea, plan, or solution. To recommend something or someone for a specific purpose."
Translation(s): suggest, propose, recommend
Synonym(s): empfehlen, anregen, beantragen
Antonym(s): ablehnen
Related word(s): Vorschlag, vorschlagbar, Empfehlung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich möchte vorschlagen, dass wir morgen ins Kino gehen.I would like to suggest that we go to the cinema tomorrow.
Der Ausschuss wird einen neuen Kandidaten vorschlagen.The committee will propose a new candidate.
Können Sie mir ein gutes Restaurant vorschlagen?Can you recommend a good restaurant to me?

2.) "Advance or move something forward (mechanically/physically)"

Definition: "To advance or move something forward, especially in a mechanical or physical context."
Translation(s): advance, feed (material), move forward
Synonym(s): Vorrücken, Vorantreiben
Related word(s): Vorschlag, Vorschub

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Uhrzeiger schlägt jede Minute vor.The clock hand advances every minute.
Die Maschine schlägt das Material automatisch vor.The machine automatically feeds the material forward.
Beim Nähen muss man den Stoff vorsichtig vorschlagen.When sewing, one must carefully feed the fabric forward.

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