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vorschlagen

to suggest

verb FOR-shlah-gen Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

to propose

Usage Note

vorschlagen means to propose an idea or course of action: einen Termin vorschlagen. It is separable (schlägt vor) and frequently introduces a clause with dass or an infinitive with zu. The noun Vorschlag names a proposal or suggestion.

Examples

"Ich schlage vor, dass wir uns morgen treffen."

Natural Translation

I suggest that we meet tomorrow.

Literal Translation

I suggest, that we ourselves tomorrow meet.

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