vor|schweben
Translation
to have in mind, to envisage, to imagine
Examples
Mir schwebt eine bessere Lösung vor.
I have a better solution in mind.
Was für ein Plan schwebt Ihnen vor?
What kind of plan do you have in mind?
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) schwebt ((et4)) vor sb. has sth. in mind I have a trip to Japan in mind.
Similar Words
sich vorstellen (to imagine), sich ausmalen (to picture)
Etymology
From 'vor' (before, in front of) + 'schweben' (to float, hover). An idea is 'floating before' your mind's eye.
Memory Tips
Imagine an idea literally floating ('schweben') in front of ('vor') you.