der Vorschlag
Translation
suggestion, proposal, proposition
Examples
Ich habe einen Vorschlag für das Treffen.
I have a suggestion for the meeting.
Sein Vorschlag wurde von allen angenommen.
His proposal was accepted by everyone.
Grammar Patterns
einen Vorschlag ((machen)) to make a suggestion I would like to make a suggestion.
Vorschlag ((zu+3)) a suggestion for sth. Do you have a suggestion for dinner?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anregung (suggestion), Idee (idea), Angebot (offer); Antonyms: Ablehnung (rejection), Befehl (command)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, forward) + 'Schlag' (a strike, a hit). Literally 'to strike before' or 'put forward'. It's what you put forward for consideration.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'schlagen' (hit) an idea 'vor' (forward) onto the table for everyone to see.