die Vorlage
Translation
template, model, assist (sports), bill (politics)
Examples
Bitte benutzen Sie diese Vorlage.
Please use this template.
Er gab die Vorlage zum Tor.
He made the assist for the goal.
Die Vorlage wurde im Parlament diskutiert.
The bill was discussed in parliament.
Grammar Patterns
to use a template (eine Vorlage benutzen) I'm using a template for the letter.
to serve as a model (als Vorlage dienen) His picture serves as a model.
Similar Words
Synonyms: template, pattern, model, draft
Etymology
From 'vor' (before) + 'legen' (to lay). Something 'laid before' someone, to serve as a model, template, or proposal.
Memory Tips
Picture 'laying' (legen) a document 'before' (vor) a committee. It could be a template, a model, or a bill.