vor|schlagen
Translation
to suggest, to propose, to recommend
Examples
Ich schlage einen Kompromiss vor.
I suggest a compromise.
Er schlug mir ein gutes Restaurant vor.
He suggested a good restaurant to me.
Was schlägst du vor?
What do you suggest?
Grammar Patterns
to suggest ((sth.)) ((et4)) vorschlagen I suggest a plan.
to suggest ((sth.)) ((to sb.)) ((j-m)) ((et4)) vorschlagen Can you suggest a book to me?
to suggest ((that ...)) vorschlagen, ((dass ...)) I suggest that we go now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: empfehlen (to recommend), anregen (to suggest), raten (to advise)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (forward) and 'schlagen' (to hit, to strike). The image is of 'striking an idea forward' for others to see.
Memory Tips
Remember it's a separable verb, so 'vor' goes to the end of the clause: 'Ich schlage etwas vor.'