der Antrag
Translation
application, proposal, motion, request
Examples
Ich stelle einen Antrag auf Wohngeld.
I am making an application for housing benefit.
Er machte ihr einen Heiratsantrag.
He proposed to her.
Der Antrag wurde im Parlament abgelehnt.
The motion was rejected in parliament.
Grammar Patterns
einen ((Antrag)) ((auf et4)) stellen to make an application for sth. She is making an application for a scholarship.
j-m einen ((Antrag)) machen to propose to sb. He proposed to his girlfriend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gesuch, Bewerbung, Vorschlag
Etymology
From the verb 'antragen' (to apply for), which is 'an' (to) + 'tragen' (to carry). You 'carry' a request 'to' an authority.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'carry' (tragen) your application form 'to' (an) the office to submit it.