vor|legen
Translation
to present, to submit, to produce, to show
Examples
Bitte legen Sie Ihren Pass vor.
Please present your passport.
Er muss die Dokumente bis Freitag vorlegen.
He has to submit the documents by Friday.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat sth.acc)) to submit sth. to sb. He submitted the report to his boss.
((sth.acc)) to present sth. You must present your ID.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to present, to submit, to show; Antonyms: to hide, to withhold
Etymology
From the prefix `vor-` (before, in front of) + `legen` (to lay, to put). Literally 'to lay before' someone.
Memory Tips
Imagine laying a document (`legen`) in front of (`vor-`) an official for them to see.